New Jersey landlord guide
Deposit limits, entry notice, termination notice and rent increase rules for New Jersey, with the sources they come from.
New Jersey landlord-tenant rules at a glance
- Security deposit limit
- 1.5 months' rent; annual additional deposit capped at 10%
- Deposit return / claim rule
- 30 days
- Deposit interest
- Yes — held in an interest-bearing account; interest paid to tenant
- Notice before entry
- Unverified — check your jurisdiction
- Ending a month-to-month
- 1 month notice to quit; good cause needed under Anti-Eviction Act
- Notice before a rent increase
- 1 month notice; many municipalities cap increases locally
- Late fees
- 5 business-day grace for seniors and benefit recipients (2A:42-6.1)
- Rent control
- No state cap; many municipalities have local rent control ordinances
General information from the Rent Security Deposit Act (46:8-19+) and Anti-Eviction Act (2A:18-61.1), last reviewed 2026-08-21. Not legal advice; municipal bylaws can add requirements.
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