New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law: 2026 Guide to Rent, Deposits & Notices
Deposits cap at 1.5 months, evictions need just cause, and 100-plus NJ towns set their own rent caps. Plus the $50 application-fee limit landing May 2026.
Good rental decisions start with better questions. Explore practical reading on finding residents, managing a home and keeping the numbers clear.
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Deposits cap at 1.5 months, evictions need just cause, and 100-plus NJ towns set their own rent caps. Plus the $50 application-fee limit landing May 2026.
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