New Jersey landlord law

A summary of the numbers that come up most often. For anything you plan to act on, verify against current statute or with counsel in New Jersey.

Security deposit cap

1.5 months' rent

Notice to pay or quit

No notice required for nonpayment

End month-to-month tenancy

1 month (for cause)

Rent control

Local option — over 100 municipalities

Source-of-income protection

Yes — statewide

Notes

Anti-Eviction Act requires 'good cause' for most evictions.