New Jersey security deposit statute and renters rights
Detailed explanation of New Jersey security deposit statute
Detailed explanation of how to comply New Jersey security deposit statute
General explanation of the legal process
Notification of move-out – intent to vacate
Step by step guide to proceeding in court
New Jersey Security Deposit Recovery Kit:
How to make the best case to get your security deposit back in New Jersey
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[Spanish Form] A Residential Lease Agreement should be used whenever a Landlord rents a residence to a Tenant. This document memorializes the agreement in writing and sets forth many important terms including the rental amount, the rental period, the rights and obligations of the Landlord and the Tenant.
This package contains (1) Instructions and Checklist for Residential Lease Agreement (English & Spanish); (2) Information about Residential Lease Agreements (English & Spanish); (3) Residential Lease Agreement (English & Spanish); (4) Inspection Checklist (English & Spanish); (5) Lead Paint Disclosure (English & Spanish).
This form can be used in New Jersey.
[Spanish Translation] Un Contrato de Arrendamiento Residencial debe ser utilizado cuando un Arrendador renta una residencia a un Inquilino. Este documento registra el acuerdo de manera escrita y establece los términos importantes incluyendo entre otros: la cantidad a pagar por renta, el periodo que dura la renta, los derechos y obligaciones del Arrendador y del Inquilino.
Este paquete contiene (1) Instrucciones y lista de Control para un Contrato de Arrendamiento Residencial; (2) Información sobre los Contratos de Arrendamiento Residencial; (3) Contrato de Arrendamiento Residencial; (4) Lista de Control de Inspección; (5) Divulgación de Pinturas de Plomo.
A “Residential Lease Agreement with an Option to Purchase” should be used when a Landlord wants to rents a residence to a Tenant and also wants to give the Tenant an option to purchase the property within a specified time at a pre-determined price. This document memorializes the agreement in writing and sets forth many important terms including the rental amount, the rental period, the rights and obligations of the Landlord and the Tenant and the terms relating to the option to purchase.
This form can be used in New Jersey.
This package contains (1) Instructions and Checklist for Residential Lease Agreement with Option to Purchase; (2) Information about Residential Lease Agreements with Option to Purchase; (3) Residential Lease Agreement with Option to Purchase Form; (4) Inspection Checklist; (5) Lead Paint Disclosure
Are you looking to lease a storage space? A Storage Lease Agreement is an agreement between a property owner (the Owner) and another person (the Lessee) for the lease of storage space. A Storage Lease Agreement works very similarly to a house or apartment lease—the Lessee will pay a monthly rent for the space, there may be a security deposit, etc. This particular lease is month-to-month, meaning that either party may terminate the lease by giving the appropriate notice.
(If you wish to have a fixed term rather than a month-to-month lease, please see our Fixed Term Storage Lease Agreement.)
This form can be used in New Jersey.
This packet includes:
(1) Instructions and Checklist;
(2) Information about the Storage Space Agreement; and
(3) The Storage Space Agreement (the “Agreement”).
Among others, this form includes the following provisions:
• Lease Term
• Lease Payments
• Security Deposit
• Keys
• Use of Premises
• Defaults
• Alterations and Improvements
• Maintenance
• Holdover
A sublease agreement is an agreement used by a residential tenant to sublease part or all of his dwelling to another for a portion or the remainder of his lease term. A tenant may choose to sublease for a number of reasons including an extended vacation, work reassignments or other changes in circumstance.
This form is for use in New Jersey.
A sublease agreement is made between the original tenant (“Sublessor”) and the new tenant (“Subtenant”).
This package contains (1) Instructions and Checklist for Sublease Agreement; (2) Information about Sublease Agreements; (3) Sublease Agreement; (4) Inspection Checklist; and (5) Lead Paint Disclosure.
Choosing a good tenant is the most important decision a landlord can make. A bad choice can result in damage, lost income and constant stress.
That well-dressed, polite person may seem perfect, but unless you check his references, you won’t find out that he has two repossessions, no job and has a penchant for playing the drums at midnight.
With a standard, thorough rental application, you can obtain information from that prospective tenant, including prior rental history, employment and credit related information. A complete form should ask the would-be tenant to consent to a credit and background check. The information you gather through this application can tell you whether your prospective tenant is likely to be considerate and responsible, or whether he will be the proverbial tenant from hell.
The New Jersey Residential Rental Application package contains instructions you’ll need to ensure you’re covering all the bases, including instructions, a rental application checklist, helpful information for finding tenants and the residential rental application itself.
Among others, this form includes the following provisions:
• Applicant Information
• Rental History
• Spouse Information
• Vehicle
• Pets
• Employer
A Month-to-Month Lease Agreement should be used whenever a Landlord (owner of an apartment building, condominium or residence) wishes to rent a residence to a Tenant on a month-to-month basis. This document memorializes the agreement in writing and sets forth many important terms including the rental amount, the rental period, the rights and obligations of the Landlord and the Tenant.
This packet contains:
(1) Instructions and Checklist for Month-to-Month Lease Agreement;
(2) Information about Month-to-Month Lease Agreements;
(3) Month-to-Month Lease Agreement;
(4) Inspection Checklist;
(5) Lead Paint Disclosure; and
(6) “Exhibit A Building Rules and Regulations” cover sheet.
Among others, this form includes the following provisions:
• Lease Premises and Terms of Lease
• Rent Payments, Late Fees
• Security Deposit
• Default
• Quiet Enjoyment
• Assignment and Subletting
• Description of Premises
• Insurance
• Abandonment
Generally a lease or rental agreement is for a fixed term (e.g. one year), which means that the Landlord and Tenant are contractually bound for the duration of the lease term—the Tenant must continue paying rent and the Landlord must continue to allow the occupancy of the premises for the entire term of the lease. However, under certain circumstances, both the Landlord and the Tenant may wish to end the lease prior to the expiration of the lease term. In this case, the Landlord and Tenant should enter a lease termination agreement. This agreement is simply a written record of their agreement to end the lease early. By entering into this type of agreement, the parties can avoid many future problems and misunderstanding surrounding the termination of the lease.
This form can be used in New Jersey.
This packet includes:
1) Instructions and Checklist for the Lease Termination
2) Information about the Lease Termination
3)) The Lease Termination Agreement (the “Agreement”)
Among others, this form includes the following provisions:
• Termination Fees
• Continuing Performance
• Unaffected Obligations Under the Lease
Lease and rental agreements are typically made for a fixed term (e.g. one year). In most cases, at the end of the lease term, the Landlord and Tenant will either enter a new lease, or the Tenant will vacate the premises. However, under certain circumstances, both the Landlord and the Tenant may wish to extend the lease past the expiration of the lease term but would rather not enter into an entirely new lease. In this case, the Landlord and Tenant should enter a lease extension agreement. This agreement is simply a written record of their agreement to extend the lease term. By entering into this type of agreement, the parties can avoid many future problems and misunderstandings surrounding the extension.
This form can be used in New Jersey.
This packet includes:
1) Instructions and Checklist for the Lease Extension
2) Information about the Lease Extension
3) The Lease Extension Agreement (the “Agreement”).
Among others, this form includes the following provisions:
• Extension Length
• Lease Payments
• Unaffected Obligations Under the Lease
• Binding Effect
A Garage Lease Agreement is an agreement between the garage owner (the Landlord) and another person (the Tenant) for the lease of a garage or parking space. A Garage Lease Agreement works very similarly to a house or apartment lease—the Tenant will pay a monthly rent for the space, there may be a security deposit, and the lease will generally run for a fixed length of time.
This form can be used in New Jersey.
This packet includes:
(1) Instructions and Checklist for the Garage Lease Agreement
(2) Information about the Garage Lease Agreement
(3) The Garage Lease Agreement
Among others, this form includes the following provisions:
• Lease Terms
• Lease Payments
• Late charges
• Security Deposit
• Defaults
• Use of Premises
• Assignments and Subleases
• Alterations and Improvements
