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New Jersey Residential Lease Agreement

If you rent real estate in New Jersey, you need a Lease Agreement that complies with all NJ Landlord-Tenant laws. This is what it means for a Lease to be state specific.

Our NJ Lease Agreement is guaranteed to comply with all New Jersey laws and it’s EZ to create and use!

1. Follow simple, user-friendly prompts to customize your Lease.
2. Get State Assist tips that point out key state laws.
3. All NJ required terms, clauses and disclosures are automatically included.
4. Add any additional addendums or disclosures you need by simply checking a box - for example, a Pet Addendum, a Smoking Policy, or a Guest Addendum.
5. Review and sign your Lease Agreement online with our electronic signing tool, ezSign.

It’s EZ and takes less than 15 minutes to create a great NJ Lease!

Landlord-Tenant Laws

We make sure that your Lease complies with all New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Laws - all required terms, clauses, and disclosures are automatically included!

But, we know Landlords need to be familiar with state laws when managing their property. So here’s an overview of some key laws that Pro Landlords know.

But we know landorlds need to be familiar with state laws

Contact your local housing or zoning office to be sure your rental property complies with city and county requirements for inspections, rent control, occupancy limits, property codes and zoning. Many cities and counties require inspections or registrations and have specific maintenance regulations.

Required Disclosures

New Jersey requires that certain disclosures be included in the Lease Package or shared with Tenants at the time that the Lease is signed.

Thankfully, we automatically include all required disclosures in our New Jersey Lease Agreement. One less thing for Landlords to worry about!

• Flood Zone: If the rental property is located in a flood zone, this must be disclosed to the Tenant. This disclosure only applies to Landlords with residential properties that have two or more units.

Pro Tip: FEMA provides a Flood Zone Lookup Tool to make it EZ to determine whether your property is in a flood zone.

• Lead-Based Paint Disclosure: Pursuant to federal law, if a rental unit was built before 1978, the Landlord must provide Tenants with a lead-based paint disclosure.
• Truth in Renting Act: For buildings with two or more units, the Landlord must provide Tenants with a copy of the Truth in Renting Act.
• Window Guard Disclosure: This disclosure must be provided to all Tenants and included in every Rental Contract.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does a Lease need to be notarized in NJ?
No, your New Jersey Lease Agreement does not have to be notarized. As long as the Lease is signed by both the Landlord, or lessor, and the Tenant, or lessee, it is considered fully executed and legally binding.

Does a Lease have to be in writing in New Jersey?
If a New Jersey Lease is for a term of more than three years, it must be in writing. However, it’s a good idea to put all Lease Agreements in writing to make sure that all terms are clear and that Landlords are protected should any problems arise with the property or the Tenant.

Can Tenants rent without a Lease in New Jersey?
Technically yes, Tenants can rent without a Lease, but it’s never a good idea. When you give Tenants the keys to your rental property, they have legal possession. This means you need to make sure all Lease terms, rules, and policies are clear. A thorough, state-specific Lease is the best way to do this.

While a blank or fillable simple Lease Agreement, like the one offered by the New Jersey Association of Realtors, will offer some protection, it doesn’t offer the complete protection that comes with a customizable, state-specific Lease. A basic or generic Lease form or Word document isn’t enough to provide you and your rental property with the complete protection you need.

Landlords have a lot of time and money invested in their rental property, so it’s vital to make sure it’s thoroughly protected with a great Lease. This is true whether you’re renting a single-family home, an apartment, a condo, or a duplex.

What are Landlord and Tenant rights in New Jersey?
State law provides the rules for key issues like security deposits, Landlord’s access, late fees, and Lease renewal. You can review an overview of NJ Lease Laws in the chart above or review NJ Landlord-Tenant laws here.

What is the standard Lease term in New Jersey?
A standard residential Lease term in NJ is one year. That said, shorter or longer-term Lease agreements are recognized and accepted, including short-term Lease Agreements, month-to-month Lease Agreements, and Vacation Lease Agreements.

Other Popular Forms

• Rental Application: Before signing a Lease, you should always screen Tenants. This starts with a Rental Application and includes a credit report, ResidentScore, criminal history background report, and eviction history report. See sample reports here or start your free Rental Application here.
• Move-In/Move-Out Checklist: This customizable form helps Landlords document the condition of the rental property at move-in and move-out. It’s vital should you need to withhold any portion of the security deposit.
• Tenant Welcome Letter: The best way to welcome new Tenants and to provide them with important information about their new home! Customize this letter to share any information you want and to ensure good Landlord-Tenant communication from day 1.

New Jersey Rental Forms and Templates

• New Jersey Security Deposit Receipt Disclosure: This disclosure is required any time a NJ Landlord collects a security deposit from Tenants. It documents where the deposit is held and the interest it’s accruing.
• Rent Ledger: This form makes it EZ for Landlords to keep track of all rental payments. Should a Tenant ever be late with a rent payment, this form provides key documentation for Landlords.

• New Jersey 3 Day Notice to Quit: If a Tenant causes property damage or gets a disorderly conduct violation, this is the Notice Landlords should use to initiate eviction proceedings.
• New Jersey 30 Day Notice to Quit: This Notice should be used any time Tenants violate the Lease Agreement for reasons other than non-payment of rent.
• New Jersey Notice to Cease: In certain circumstances, this Notice should be provided to Tenants before the Notice to Quit.
• New Jersey Abandoned Property Notice: If a Tenant vacates or abandons a rental property and leaves property behind, this Notice should be used. It advises a Tenant that property will be stored for 30 days and then, if not claimed, sold or otherwise disposed of.
• New Jersey Eviction Law: New Jersey eviction law is complicated. This resource provides Landlords with all key eviction information.

Other State Leases NJ Landlords Need

Landlords need a state-specific Lease for every rental property that complies with the state laws where the property is located. Thankfully, we’ve got state Leases for all 50 states. Here are a few that NJ Landlords use the most.

• Connecticut Residential Lease Agreement: We make it EZ to comply with Connecticut’s unique and complex Lease laws.
• Delaware Lease Agreement: Create the complete Delaware Lease Package in minutes!
• Maryland Rental Contract: Complies with all Maryland and Baltimore Lease requirements.
• New York Lease Contract: Our NY Lease Agreement complies with all New York State and NYC Lease laws.
• Pennsylvania Rental Lease Agreement: Includes unlimited access to our electronic signing tool, ezSign.

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