Statutes

In New Jersey, landlord-tenant relationships are primarily governed by two sets of laws: Title 46 Chapter 46 and Title 2A Chapter 2A. Which with general provisions applicable to both commercial and residential leases, covering aspects such as lease agreements, the rights and obligations of both parties, and remedies in case of disputes. Each section is outlined and linked below.

N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1 – 6 years
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-21.2 – Limitation on amount of deposit
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-19 – Security deposits; investment, deposit, disposition
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-21.1 – Return of deposit; displaced tenant; termination of lease; civil penalties, certain
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-50 – Notification, tenants, flood zone
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-28 – Certificate of registration; filing, contents
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-28.1 – Certificate; indexing, filing; inspection; fee; validation
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-29 – Provision of copy of certificate of registration to tenant
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-45 – Statement of legal rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords of rental dwelling units
N.J. Stat. § 46:8-46 – Statement; distribution and posting by landlords
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-56(a) – Proof of notice to quit prerequisite to judgment
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-56(b) – Proof of notice to quit prerequisite to judgment
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-56(c) – Proof of notice to quit prerequisite to judgment
N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.2 – Removal of residential tenants; required notice; contents; service
N.J. Stat. § 2A:42-88 – Grounds for action
N.J. Stat. § 2A:32A-1 – Civil action for bad checks, electronic funds transfers
N.J. Stat. § 2C:43-8 – Sentence of imprisonment for disorderly persons offenses and petty disorderly persons offenses
N.J. Admin. Code § 5:10-14.4(a) – Minimum Temperature