New Jersey Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A New Jersey standard residential lease agreement is a fixed-term contract that establishes the terms and conditions of a landlord-tenant relationship. It defines each party’s responsibilities and rights, such as paying rent on the due date and maintaining the premises. A lease agreement ensures that the arrangement is legally binding and that the parties uphold their duties.

New Jersey Standard Residential Lease Agreement

A New Jersey standard residential lease agreement is a fixed-term contract that establishes the terms and conditions of a landlord-tenant relationship. It defines each party’s responsibilities and rights, such as paying rent on the due date and maintaining the premises. A lease agreement ensures that the arrangement is legally binding and that the parties uphold their duties.

Last updated January 4th, 2024

A New Jersey standard residential lease agreement is a fixed-term contract that establishes the terms and conditions of a landlord-tenant relationship. It defines each party’s responsibilities and rights, such as paying rent on the due date and maintaining the premises. A lease agreement ensures that the arrangement is legally binding and that the parties uphold their duties.

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Rental Application – A form for individuals interested in renting to provide their information and references to a landlord.

Required Disclosures (4)

  1. Flood Zone – Landlords must disclose if a rental property is in a flood zone.[1]
  2. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure (PDF) – Federal law requires that landlords provide tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure form if the dwelling was constructed before 1978.[2]
  3. Truth in Renting Act (PDF) – Tenants must receive a copy of the Truth in Renting Act before or at the start of a tenancy.[3]
  4. Window Guards – Lease agreements for units in buildings with multiple dwellings must state the landlord’s duty to maintain window guards if a tenant has a child aged ten or under.[4] The notice must also be given to tenants biannually (if the tenant receives or renews a lease, only one additional notice is required that year).

Security Deposits

  • Maximum Amount ($)  – 1.5 months’ rent.[5]
  • Returning to Tenant – 30 days.[6]

Rent Grace Period

There’s a five-day grace period for tenants who are senior citizens and receive pension or financial assistance from the government.[7]

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