What disclosures must a landlord provide in New Jersey?

New Jersey requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Truth in Renting (Truth in Renting Act statement must be provided); Flood Risk Notice (Disclosure if property is in Special or Moderate Flood Hazard Area (2024)); Security Deposit Location (Written notice of bank holding deposit within 30 days).

What happens if a New Jersey landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?

Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

New Jersey Required Disclosures

4 required disclosures

New Jersey law requires landlords to provide certain disclosures — our database tracks 4 for New Jersey, each backed by a statute. Timing varies by disclosure (many are due at lease signing; some arise later in the tenancy — each entry below states its own rule). A missing required disclosure can expose the landlord to penalties and may give you leverage.

Educational information: generated from our New Jersey law database (last updated 2024-01-01). Not legal advice.

Every disclosure New Jersey landlords must provide

Lead Paint
Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978
Legal basis: 42 U.S.C. 4852d
Truth in Renting
Truth in Renting Act statement must be provided
Legal basis: New Jersey Statutes Section 46:8-44
Flood Risk Notice
Disclosure if property is in Special or Moderate Flood Hazard Area (2024)
Legal basis: New Jersey Statutes Section 46:8-50
Security Deposit Location
Written notice of bank holding deposit within 30 days
Legal basis: New Jersey Statutes Section 46:8-19

Frequently asked questions

What disclosures must a landlord provide in New Jersey?: New Jersey requires: Lead Paint (Disclosure of known lead-based paint hazards for housing built before 1978); Truth in Renting (Truth in Renting Act statement must be provided); Flood Risk Notice (Disclosure if property is in Special or Moderate Flood Hazard Area (2024)); Security Deposit Location (Written notice of bank holding deposit within 30 days).
What happens if a New Jersey landlord fails to provide a required disclosure?: Consequences vary by disclosure — from statutory penalties to giving the tenant grounds to challenge related lease terms.

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