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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.

Even if you do not currently hold a lease, by law the landlord is responsible for keeping the rental space secure and livable. This means the landlord must ensure that the property is pest free, structurally sound, and includes basic utilities.

A New Jersey month-to-month rental agreement creates a type of tenancy that does not end unless the landlord or tenant provides 30 days' notice. This is common for short-term tenants or landlords seeking to sell or perform construction on the property in the near future.

No, the state of New Jersey does not provide a limit to rent increases. However the local municipalities do and the rent increase limits can range anywhere between 2 - 6% per year. Many cities in New Jersey follows the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to set that range.

Yes. Not paying rent is a valid reason for landlords to end a lease. However, they must provide proper notice to their tenant so that they pay the remaining rent before moving out. If the tenant refuses or fails to pay rent within the specified period, the landlord may have the legal right to file a lawsuit.

A landlord must allow the tenant to renew the lease unless the landlord has good cause for an eviction under the Anti-Eviction Act. (This does not apply to two or three-family owner occupied dwellings, motels, hotels, transients or seasonal tenants).