Category: Security Deposits

Security deposit disputes are one of the most common—and frustrating—issues tenants face after moving out. In New Jersey, the law is clear: a security deposit is not extra income for a landlord. It is your money, and it must be returned promptly unless the landlord can lawfully justify withholding part or all of it. At...

In New Jersey, as across the country, you can expect that when you sign a residential lease, you’ll have to put down a security deposit. There are a few good reasons why the landlord will do this. First, it’s designed to cover any actual damage to the premises beyond reasonable wear and tear. In addition, if you...