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New Jersey Leases and Rental Agreements Laws
More Information on Lease and Rental Agreement Laws
| Code Section | 46:8-10; 46:8-21.1, 2 |
| Terms of Leases | Holdover converts to month-to-month tenancy absent agreement to the contrary |
| Deposits | Limit 1 ? months rent; interest on deposit required; any damages subtracted from deposit must be itemized and balance of deposit must be returned within 30 days of termination |
| Discrimination | No discrimination on basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, affectionate or sexual orientation, familial status, or sex; retirement communities exempted |
| Uniform Residential Landlord & Tenant Act Adopted? | No |
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