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New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement

A residential lease agreement in New Jersey sets the rent, the term, and each party's responsibilities in writing. New Jersey caps security deposits at 1.5 months' rent and requires the deposit back within 30 days after move-out (N.J. Stat. Ann. 46:8-21.1, 46:8-21.2).

This template walks you through every clause a New Jersey lease should cover: parties, property, rent and due date, security deposit, maintenance, and house rules. Download the finished lease in Word and PDF.

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New Jersey security deposit rules

New Jersey security deposit rules at a glance
Security deposit cap1.5 months' rent
Deposit return deadline30 days
StatuteN.J. Stat. Ann. 46:8-21.1, 46:8-21.2

Verify before you rely on it

Landlord-tenant statutes change, and cities or counties can add stricter local rules. Confirm the current New Jersey requirement in the statute cited above (or with your local court's self-help resources) before signing your lease.

How this template works in New Jersey

Answer guided questions about the parties, the property, the rent, and the deposit, and the lease writes itself in front of you. Select New Jersey as the property's state and the agreement is captioned accordingly.

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