A New Jersey landlord cannot evict a tenant for reasons other than failure to pay rent unless the landlord first gives the tenant a prior written notice of the reason for the potential eviction. After receiving this notice, the tenant typically has 30 days to...
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the people of New Jersey. In addition to looming illness, business closures caused many individuals to not lose their jobs, while school closures forced many parents to choose their child’s education over a steady paycheck. It was only a matter...
On May 29, 2020, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the COVID-19 Short-Term Rental Assistance Program, pledging over $100 million in housing relief to help low- and middle-income tenants financially hurt by the Coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey. The program will open for applications in...
TENANTS CAN REQUEST TO USE SECURITY DEPOSIT TO PAY BACK RENT On April 24, 2020, in response to the Coronavirus, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy enacted Executive Order No. 128, allowing tenants to utilize their security deposits to pay rent. This request must be in writing...