New Jersey Agreement to Terminate Lease Early

Assign an existing lease to a new owner of the property with this New Jersey Assignment of Lease by Landlord form.

• The Assignment is between the seller (current landlord), the purchaser of the property (new landlord), and the tenant.
• The tenant covenants to pay rent to the new landlord and continue to perform the tenant's obligations under the lease.
• The purchaser and seller agree to indemnify each other against any claims or actions arising out of any breach of the terms of the assignment.
• The Assignment form can be used for both commercial and residential rental properties.
• This legal form is available as a MS Word download.
• Intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

Lease a house or apartment in New Jersey to a tenant with this Fixed Term Residential Lease Agreement.

• The lease runs for a fixed term, such as 1 year. The Lease Agreement contains standard conditions covering residential rentals such as:
  • when and how the rent payments are to be made;
  • security deposit and late charges;
  • responsibilities of each of the parties for maintenance and repairs;
  • abandonment of the property by the tenant;
  • assignment or subletting by the tenant;
  • pets;
  • the landlord's remedies for disturbances and illegal activities by the tenant;
  • the tenant's responsibility to carry renter's insurance;
  • early termination of the lease.
• The form also includes a Lead Paint Disclosure form as required by federal law, and a Premises Inspection Report, to be completed by the landlord and tenant at the beginning and end of the tenancy.
• This legal contract template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your specific needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

Overview of the New Jersey 30-Day Notice to Quit 

Landlords in New Jersey have the legal right to terminate a tenancy when a tenant repeatedly fails to pay rent on time. To initiate this process, the landlord must serve the tenant with a 30-Day Notice to Quit. This formal notice is intended for situations where the tenant has habitually paid rent late, despite prior warnings.

Prior Notice Requirement

Before issuing the 30-Day Notice to Quit, the landlord must first serve the tenant with a Notice to Cease. The Notice to Cease acts as a warning, informing the tenant of the need to pay rent punctually. If the tenant continues to pay rent late after receiving this warning, the landlord may then proceed with the Notice to Quit.

Purpose and Implications of the Notice to Quit

The 30-Day Notice to Quit clearly informs the tenant that, due to their continued failure to comply with the Notice to Cease, the tenancy is now terminated. The tenant is required to vacate the premises within thirty days of receiving this notice.

If the tenant does not leave the property by the specified date, the landlord is entitled to begin eviction proceedings to regain possession of the premises.

Certificate of Service

To document how and when the Notice to Quit was delivered to the tenant, a Certificate of Service form is included. This form enables the landlord to record the specific details of service, ensuring legal compliance and clarity in the eviction process.

Format and Intended Use

The Notice to Quit, along with the Certificate of Service, is provided in Microsoft Word format for ease of use and editing. It is specifically designed for use within the State of New Jersey and should not be used in other jurisdictions.