New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Law: The Verified Rules (2026)
Every value below cites its statute and shows the date we last checked it. Where we haven't verified a rule yet, we say so — we never guess at the law.
Security deposits
Maximum deposit
Verified1.5 months' rent.
Source: N.J. Stat. § 46:8-21.2 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for New Jersey →
Return deadline
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: N.J. Stat. § 46:8-21.1 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for New Jersey →
Itemized statement required
Spot-check advisedYes
Source: N.J. Stat. § 46:8-21.1 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Deposit return tool for New Jersey →
Interest on the deposit
VerifiedYes
Source: N.J. Stat. § 46:8-19 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for New Jersey →
Interest rule
VerifiedDeposits must be held in an interest-bearing account; the tenant receives the interest the account actually earns (an insured money-market/savings rate for landlords with 10+ units). Failing to comply lets the tenant claim 7% per year.
Source: N.J. Stat. § 46:8-19 · Last verified June 12, 2026 · Deposit interest tool for New Jersey →
Rent, fees, and notice
Rent increase notice
Spot-check advised30 days
Source: N.J. Stat. § 2A:18-61.1 · Last verified June 1, 2026 · Rent increase notice tool for New Jersey →
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