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NJ Landlord Guide

The New Jersey landlord guide, for South Jersey owners.

New Jersey is one of the most regulated states in the country to be a landlord. These are our plain-English guides to the rules that trip owners up most, each one checked against the statute, the court rules or the state agency that enforces it. Start with the stage you're in.

Before the tenant moves in

What a NJ lease has to includePlain language, fee clauses that hold up, and every notice you owe at signing. The NJ Truth in Renting ActWho has to hand out the state statement, and which lease clauses it bans. Rental certificates of occupancy, town by townThe statewide layer plus Cherry Hill, Collingswood, Pennsauken and more. Landlord insurance in NJThe $500,000 liability rule, renters insurance, and the lease flood notice. NJ security deposit lawThe 1.5-month cap, the 30-day bank notice, interest and the 30-day return. NJ lead paint inspectionsWhat pre-1978 rentals need, and when.

During the tenancy

How much can a landlord raise rent in NJ?Rent control in 120 towns, including Cherry Hill and Bridgeton, and the notice that holds up. What repairs NJ landlords are responsible forHabitability, the 68-degree heat rule, pest control and tenant remedies. When a NJ landlord can enterConsent, the one-day notice standard, emergencies and keys.

When things go wrong

How to evict a tenant in NJGrounds, notice periods, the court process and the real timeline.

Section 8 owners

Becoming a Section 8 landlord in NJHow the voucher program works from the owner's side. NJ Section 8 payment standardsFY2026 Fair Market Rents for every South Jersey county. HQS inspection checklistWhat the housing authority inspector looks at. The RFTA packetHow the Request for Tenancy Approval works. Section 8 rent increasesThe request window most owners miss. Screening Section 8 tenantsWhat you can and can't consider.

These guides are general information for landlords, not legal advice. Laws, ordinances and fees change. Confirm current rules for your property.

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