Truth In Renting- NJ Dept of Community Affairs

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A guide to the rights and responsibilities of

residential tenants and landlords in New JerseyRENTING

101 South Broad Street,PO Box 805

Trenton, NJ 08625-0805

www.nj.gov/dcaTo view the complete DCA Programs Book, please visit:

www.nj.gov/dca/publications

New Jersey Department of

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

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TRUTH IN



Published by the NEW JERSEY

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

TENTH EDITION

JUNE 2010

© 2010 State of New Jersey,

Department of Community Affairs



Greetings from the

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS

Congratulations on renting your home in New Jersey! The Department

of Community Affairs is here to help with this new responsibility by

providing you with important information about renting in our state.

The ‘Truth in Renting’ Act was signed in 1976. Since then, DCA has

produced this booklet as a reference guide to help you understand

your rights as a renter, and the responsibilities and rights of landlords.

This booklet outlines information about your lease, security deposit,

discrimination, safety, health and many other issues related to your

rented home. It is updated annually so you have the most current

information on laws, regulations and other information pertaining to

renting in New Jersey.

We hope you find this booklet a valuable resource and encourage you

to read through it and refer to it often. Congratulations again on renting

your new home in New Jersey.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

About the “Truth-in-Renting” Act 1About the Current Statement 1

Special Note on Applicability 1

THE LEASE

General Provisions 2Mobile Home Leases - Private Residential Leasehold Communities 3Public Housing Leases 4Renewal and Breaking 4Notice to Terminate the Lease Agreement 6Termination of the Lease Due to Domestic Violence 6

Service Members Civil Relief Act 8Right of Entry 8Security Deposits 9Pets 12Discrimination 12Modification of the Rental Premises for People with Disabilities 13Consumer Fraud Protection 13Disposal of Personal Property Left By Tenant Once the Tenant Has Moved from the Premises 13Credit Checks and Background Checks 14

RENT

Senior Citizens Grace Period 14Nonpayment and Distraint 15Rent Increases and Rent Control 15Public Financed and Subsidized Housing 16Property Tax Rebate for Tenants 16New Jersey Homestead Property Tax Credit 17

HABITABILITY

Identity of Landlord 17Health, Safety and Maintenance Standards 18State Inspection and Enforcement 18Child Protection Window Guards 19Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Detectors 19Locks 20State Heat and Utility Requirements 20

Rent Receivership for Substandard Housing and Diversion of Utilities 21Local Board of Health 21“Repair and Deduct” and “Rent Withholding” 21Multifamily Housing Preservation and Receivership 22



















































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