New Jersey Agreement to Terminate Lease Early
Cancel a tenant's lease before the expiry of the term with this New Jersey Agreement for Early Termination of Lease form.
- This form is not for evictions. It can only be used when both the landlord and tenant agree to terminate the lease early.
- This Agreement is for residential tenants only. You must use a different form for commercial rental properties.
- The tenant must still give the landlord written notice setting out the proposed termination date.
- The tenant agrees to pay a lease buyout fee.
- Download and enter the details to reflect your circumstances.
- Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
New Jersey Notice to Quit for Habitual Late Rent
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.
New Jersey Permission to Sublet or Assign Lease
Get your landlord's consent to assign your lease or sublet your rental unit for the rest of the lease term with this New Jersey Permission Agreement to Sublet or Assign Lease.
- The new tenant must meet the landlord's requirements, and the landlord must give its written approval of the new tenant.
- The form contains clauses for either an assignment of the lease or a sublease of the premises.
- The landlord has the option to hold the existing tenant responsible for performing the tenant's obligations until the end of the lease term, or alternatively, to release the tenant from all obligations under the lease once a new tenant is approved.
- This form is available as a downloadable and fully editable MS Word template.
- Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
