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A landlord is legally obligated to keep an apartment in good condition?an obligation that's known as the implied warranty of habitability. In order to justify rent withholding, the problems with a rental have to be considered a breach of the warranty?meaning they make the apartment unlivable.

Residential leases carry an ?implied warranty of habitability.? This means that a landlord has a duty to maintain the rental unit and keep it fit for residential purposes throughout the entire term of the lease and that the landlord must repair damage to vital facilities.

Ing to New Jersey landlord-tenant law, landlords have the right to collect rent payments when they're due, use the security deposits to cover damages that exceed normal wear and tear and provide safe eviction procedures if the tenant fails to pay rent or violates the lease.

Implied Warranty of Habitability Under NJ Habitability Law Landlords must ensure: Structural elements (e.g., roofs, walls) are intact and safe. Common areas (e.g., corridors, stairways, elevators) are sanitary and secure. Water, electrical, plumbing, and utilities are working and safe.

New Jersey law doesn't require landlords to offer a grace period for late rent, although they can include one in the lease?and, if so, it's binding. There is one exception: senior citizens who are receiving social security benefits or other government pensions are granted a grace period of five business days.

Rent is usually considered late a day past it is due. A grace period may be available if stated in the lease/rental agreement. If the tenant habitually pays rent late, and the landlord accepts it, then the landlord must give a 30-Day Notice to Pay before starting the eviction process.