A Renter's Rights in New Jersey
It's important to know your rights as a renter because otherwise an unscrupulous landlord could try to take advantage of you. Awareness of your rights can also help you avoid unnecessary eviction.
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Right of Entry
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A tenant is not required to give her landlord a copy of her key, though it is common practice. A landlord is not permitted to enter the tenant's apartment without prior warning except in an emergency.
Pets
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If pets were permitted to live in the apartment when you signed your lease, the landlord is not permitted to change the lease to prohibit the pets. The landlord may decide not to allow a new pet, however.
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Security Deposit
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The security deposit may not be more than one and one half month's rent. If there is a yearly security deposit increase, it may be more than 10% of the current security deposit.
Rent Increases
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The State of New Jersey has no laws controlling rent increases; however, municipalities in New Jersey may make laws governing allowable yearly rent increases.
Causes for Eviction
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Causes for eviction include failure to pay rent, continued disorderly conduct, property damage and destruction, violation of reasonable rules and regulations, and failure to pay a rent increase.
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