New Jersey Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

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A New Jersey month-to-month lease agreement defines the terms a tenant must abide by to lease residential property on a month-to-month basis. The agreement continues indefinitely so long as the tenant pays rent and fulfills their lease responsibilities. To end the tenancy, the tenant or landlord must give one month’s advance notice.

New Jersey Month-to-Month Lease Agreement

A New Jersey month-to-month lease agreement defines the terms a tenant must abide by to lease residential property on a month-to-month basis. The agreement continues indefinitely so long as the tenant pays rent and fulfills their lease responsibilities. To end the tenancy, the tenant or landlord must give one month’s advance notice.

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A New Jersey month-to-month lease agreement defines the terms a tenant must abide by to lease residential property on a month-to-month basis. The agreement continues indefinitely so long as the tenant pays rent and fulfills their lease responsibilities. To end the tenancy, the tenant or landlord must give one month’s advance notice.

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Rental Application – Landlords are encouraged to use a rental application to evaluate the credit and background of potential tenants.

    Month-to-Month Laws

    • Termination Notice – A month-to-month rental agreement can be terminated with a 1-month notice to quit.[1]
    • Rent Increase Notice – Landlords must provide a notice of termination and a notice of rent increase one month before the effective increase date. A new lease must be signed if the tenant accepts the higher rent.[2]

    Required Disclosures (4)

    1. Flood Zone – Tenants must be informed about any past flooding on the premises and whether the property is in a flood zone. Landlords can use this flood map to determine if their rental unit falls within a flood zone.[3]
    2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – According to federal law, landlords must disclose to tenants the possibility of exposure to lead-based paint in buildings built before 1978.[4]
    3. Truth in Renting Act (PDF) – Landlords who rent properties with more than two dwelling units (or three if the landlord occupies one) must supply this guide to all tenants with leases lasting at least one month.[5]
    4. Window Guards – If a tenant has a child aged 10 or younger, their lease must include a statement explaining their right to request window guards on the property.[6]

    Sources

    1. § 2A:18-56(b)
    2. Rent Increase Bulletin
    3. § 46:8-50
    4. EPA/HUD Fact Sheet
    5. § 46:8-46
    6. § 5:10-27.1