New Jersey

Prepare notices to serve on your tenant or your landlord with these downloadable template Landlord and Tenant Notice Forms for New Jersey.

Q. How much notice is required to end a tenancy in New Jersey?

A. A month-to-month tenant must give one month's notice in writing to end their tenancy. A yearly tenant must give from 60 to 90 days' written notice. The notice period will be stated in the lease. If no notice has been given by either the tenant or the landlord at the end of the term, the lease will automatically renew.

Q. How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit?

A. Under New Jersey law landlords cannot charge more than 1 1/2 months' rent for the first year of the lease, and no more than 10% of the current security deposit for any additional annual deposit. The security deposit (or balance after deductions for damages) must be returned within 30 days after the tenant vacates the premises, or within 5 days following a fire, flood, condemnation or evacuation.

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New Jersey 30-Day Notice of Termination by Landlord

NJ landlords, terminate a monthly tenancy with this 30-Day Notice of Termination form pursuant to the requirements of the New Jersey Statutes.

  • The Notice informs the tenant that the rental agreement is being terminated.
  • The tenant is notified that they must vacate the premises on or before the termination date, which is 30 days after the date the Notice is served.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice of Abandoned Property

NJ landlords, if your tenant has vacated and left behind personal property, you must serve them with this New Jersey Notice of Abandoned Property.

  • The property cannot be determined to be abandoned until you have retaken possession of the rental premises.
  • The landlord informs the tenant where the personal property is being stored, and how many days the tenant has to remove it.
  • If the tenant fails to remove the property within the designated time period, the landlord has the right to sell, destroy or otherwise dispose of it.
  • A Record of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
  • This template is available in MS Word format. Downloadable, easy to use.
  • Only for use in the State of New Jersey.
$6.29

New Jersey Notice of Sale of Rental Premises

Give notice to a tenant that the property they are renting has been sold with this Notice to Tenant of Sale of Rental Premises for New Jersey.

  • The tenant is notified that the property has been sold and is instructed to pay rent to the new owner.
  • The Notice also includes a Record of Service form, so you can record the details of how you served the Notice on the tenant.
  • Downloadable, fully editable, and easy to use.
  • Re-use the form as often as necessary, perfect for multi-unit properties.
  • This legal form template can be used by landlords and rental property managers.
  • Intended to be used in the State of New Jersey.
$4.99

New Jersey Notice of Termination by Tenant

NJ tenants, terminate your rental agreement by serving your landlord with this New Jersey Notice of Termination by Tenant.

  • The Notice informs the landlord that the tenant will not be renewing the lease when it expires, and will be vacating the premises by no later than the termination date of the lease.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the landlord.
  • Available as a downloadable Microsoft Word template.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice to Cease for Disorderly Conduct

Is your tenant engaging in disorderly behavior that is in violation of the terms of the lease? Serve them with this Notice to Cease, in accordance with the New Jersey Statutes and the Anti-Eviction Act.

  • The Notice is a warning that the tenant must immediately cease the disorderly conduct.
  • If the tenant immediately stops the disorderly conduct, the tenant is allowed to continue to occupy the rental premises.
  • If the tenant does not immediately stop the disorderly conduct, the landlord will start eviction proceedings against the tenant.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.
  • The form also includes information for the landlord, to assist in completing and serving the Notice.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice to Cease for Habitual Late Rent

Is your tenant habitually late in paying the rent? Serve them with this Notice to Cease, in accordance with the New Jersey Statutes and the Anti-Eviction Act.

  • The Notice is a warning that the tenant must pay the rent on time.
  • If the tenant pays the rent and continues to pay the rent when due, the tenant is allowed to continue to occupy the rental premises.
  • If, after receiving this Notice to Cease, the tenant is again late in paying the rent, the landlord will terminate the tenancy and may start eviction proceedings against the tenant.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.
  • The form also includes information for the landlord, to assist in completing and serving the Notice.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice to Cease for Lease Violation

NJ landlords, has your tenant breached the terms of the rental agreement? Serve them with this Notice to Cease, in accordance with the New Jersey Statutes and the Anti-Eviction Act.

  • The Notice is a warning to the tenant to cease the violation of the lease, with instructions how to cure the default and the date by which it must be done.
  • If the tenant remedies the violation within the time set out in the Notice, the tenant may continue to occupy the rental premises.
  • If the tenant does not remedy the breach within the allotted time, the landlord will start eviction proceedings against the tenant.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included, to record the details of how the Notice is served on the tenant.
  • The form also includes information for the landlord, to assist in completing and serving the Notice.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice to Quit for Habitual Late Rent

NJ landlords, terminate a tenant who habitually fails to pay the rent on time by serving them with this 30-Day Notice to Quit.

  • The Notice to Quit can only be given after a Notice to Cease has been served on the tenant warning them to pay the rent on time, but the tenant has still continued to be late with the rent.
  • This Notice informs the tenant that, because he/she has not complied with the Notice to Cease, the tenancy is now terminated and the tenant must vacate the premises.
  • If the tenant does not vacate the premises, the landlord will start eviction proceedings.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice to Quit for Illegal Activity

New Jersey landlords, terminate a tenant who is involved in illegal activity by serving them with this 3-Day Notice to Quit.

  • The landlord does not have to serve a tenant with a Notice to Cease if the tenant is involved in illegal activities such as drug trafficking, assault, prostitution, etc.
  • This Notice informs the tenant that, because of the illegal activity, the tenancy is now terminated and the tenant must vacate the premises 3 days after receiving the Notice.
  • If the tenant does not vacate the premises, the landlord will start eviction proceedings.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99

New Jersey Notice to Quit for Lease Violations

New Jersey landlords, terminate a tenant who has violated provisions of the lease or rental agreement by serving them with this 30-Day Notice to Quit.

  • The Notice to Quit can only be given after a Notice to Cease has been served warning the tenant of the violations and instructing them to remedy the issues. After the tenant has failed to remedy the violations, the landlord can serve the Notice to Quit.
  • This Notice informs the tenant that the tenancy is now terminated and the tenant must vacate the premises 30 days after receiving the Notice.
  • If the tenant does not vacate the premises, the landlord will start eviction proceedings.
  • A Certificate of Service form is included to record the details of how the Notice was served on the tenant.
  • Available in MS Word format.
  • Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.
$5.99