Property

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.

Transfer title for a real estate property in New Jersey with this Bargain and Sale Deed with Covenants as to Grantor's Acts.

• In this document, the seller of the property is called the grantor and the buyer is called the grantee.
• The grantor warrants (guarantees) the title only against those defects that arose during his/her ownership of the property, but not against any title defects that existed before that time.
• The Deed also contains a covenant (promise) that the grantor has not done anything to encumber the property (such as a mortgage).
• This form of Deed is commonly used to transfer ownership of properties that have been seized for unpaid taxes, or that are being sold by an executor of an estate.

Lease office or retail space to a business tenant with this standard form New Jersey Commercial Lease Agreement.

• Renewal. Option for the tenant to renew for an additional term at the end of the lease.
• Property Taxes. Alternate provisions for taxes to be paid by either the landlord or the tenant, as applicable.
• Insurance. The tenant is responsible for carrying comprehensive public liability, fire and extended coverage insurance.
• Structural Repairs. Alternate provisions depending on whether the landlord is responsible for mechanical and structural repairs, or if the tenant is responsible for all repairs.
• Parking. Parking areas are to be shared by all tenants and their employees and customers.
• Damage or Destruction.Provisions for termination or for abatement of rent in the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• This lease agreement template is fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

Sublet all or part of your leased business space to a subtenant with this New Jersey Commercial Sublease Agreement.

• The Sublease can be used for office, retail shopping or other business premises.
• The subtenant pays the security deposit and the rent to the original tenant, who in turn pays the landlord.
• The original tenant must still perform its obligations under the head lease for the duration of the lease term.
• The original tenant assigns its interest in the sublease to the landlord.
• The original tenant directs the subtenant to pay rent directly to the landlord if the original tenant defaults in any of its obligations under the head lease.
• Intended for use only in the State of New Jersey.

Lease office, retail or other business premises to a tenant with this New Jersey Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement.

• Triple Net Lease. A triple net lease means that the lessee covers all costs and expenses to do with the premises including structural repairs.
• Renewal. The lessee has an option to renew the lease for an additional term.
• Taxes and Charges. The lessee will pay all expenses, taxes, levies, and charges with respect to the premises, all utilities and services, and operating expenses for its business.
• Insurance. The lessee is responsible for carrying fire, extended coverage, and liability insurance.
• Alterations and Repairs. The lessee is responsible for all alterations, improvements, maintenance and repairs.
• Damage or Destruction. Clauses outlining abatement of rent or termination of the lease the event of damage, destruction, or condemnation of the building.
• Subordination. The lessee agrees to sign a subordination agreement or other documents necessary to subordinate the lease to a mortgage or other charge, if required by the lessor.
• Additional Rent. Optional clause for percentage rent to be paid in addition to the base rent, if applicable.

This New Jersey Commercial Triple Net Lease Agreement template is available in Rich Text format (.RTF), and is fully editable to fit your needs. Updated 2011.

Hire a realtor to list a New Jersey residential property for sale using this New Jersey Exclusive Real Estate Listing Agreement.

• The property owner gives the listing agent the full rights to sell the property for an agreed minimum selling price.
• The owner agrees to provide a certificate of title.
• The owner agrees to allow a certain number of days for the listing to be in effect.
• Provisions regarding commission splits required under NJAC 11:5-6.1.
• The contract includes a Waiver of Broker Cooperation form.
• This form is available in MS Word format and is fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.

NJ landowners, charge fishermen, clubs and associations an annual fee to fish in waterways on your property with this New Jersey Fishing Lease Agreement.

• The user can only fish at the times of the year permitted by local, State and federal laws.
• The user's rights to fish on the property are subject to the rights of the landowner to use and protect the land and subject to any oil and gas or mineral leases.
• The landowner has the right to limit fishing in any body of water in order to preserve the quality of the fish stock.
• Commercial fishing and other recreational activities are prohibited, unless consented to in writing by the landowner.
• The fishing rights cannot be sold or subleased, and may only be assigned or transferred with the written consent of the landowner.
• The user must take proper care of the property and comply with all rules and regulations. Failure to do so will result in immediate termination of the lease.
• The landowner has no responsibility for the user's safety or that of any guests or invitees, and the user indemnifies and holds the landowner harmless against any claim, loss, cost or damage arising from the user's use of the property.

This New Jersey Fishing Lease Agreement is provided in MS Word format, and can be easily edited to fit your circumstances.

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.

NJ landlords, if you are signing a lease with a tenant who is a minor (such as a student), make sure a parent or guardian of the tenant executes this New Jersey Lease Co-signer Agreement.

• The co-signer agrees to:
  • allow the landlord to run a credit check on the co-signer,
  • guarantee that the tenant complies with the rental agreement,
  • guarantee the payment of rent.
• This form is provided in MS Word format. It should be attached as a schedule to the lease or rental agreement.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.

Cancel a lease for office or retail space with this New Jersey Mutual Cancellation of Commercial Lease form.

• This agreement is only for commercial tenancies. Use this form instead for residential tenants.
• The lessor (landlord) and lessee (tenant) mutually agree that the lease will terminate as of a specific date.
• The cancellation of the lease extinguishes all the rights and obligations of the parties under the lease, except for those which accrue prior to the termination date.
• Available in MS Word format, downloadable and fully editable to fit your needs.
• Intended to be used only in the State of New Jersey.