What is the NJ Truth in Renting Act?

The Truth-in-Renting Act (3) provides that any written lease entered into or offered to a tenant must not violate any State laws in effect at the time the lease is made. Provisions of a lease must be reasonable. Once a lease has been made, neither party can be made to accept any new agreements while it is in effect.

When can a landlord evict a tenant in NJ?

In most cases, a landlord must give a tenant a written notice to cease, or stop, their disorderly conduct or other violation. The landlord can only move forward with an eviction if the tenant continues the conduct after receiving the notice to stop. See N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 for more information.

What are the tenant laws in NJ?

NJ tenant law states that to raise rent, the landlord must supply the tenant with proper written notice. NJ tenant law proclaims that if the tenant does not pay the increase imposed by the landlord, the tenant is subject to eviction.

How is NJ law protects tenants by the entirety?

How NJ Law Protects Tenants By The Entirety. A recent decision by the New Jersey Appellate Division held that N.J.S.A. 46:3-17.4 “precludes a spouse’s unsecured creditor from obtaining the forced partition of real property the spouse and his non-debtor spouse own together as tenants by the entirety.”.

What are my rights as a tenant in New Jersey?

According to New Jersey law (New Jersey Statutes Annotated), lease agreements grant certain rights to the tenant, such as the right to habitable housing and the right to seek housing without discrimination.

Does NJ have self defense law?

All states, including New Jersey, have self-defense laws, but these laws are much more limited in their scope than “stand your ground” laws. They are typically asserted as an affirmative defense in a criminal trial whereas the “stand your ground” law provides prosecutorial immunity for an individual,…

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