Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

I rented my home this summer to 5 unrelated tenants, who violated the lease with a lawn party, subletting and damage above the normal wear and tear, the lease was less than 125 days, the security deposit was not held in a separate account The security deposit was used for repairs and cleaning and damage, I do not think I needed to hold this money in escrow account since this was a short term rental, please respond Thank you Joyce


Asked on 10/06/11, 6:21 am

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John Corbett Corbett Law Firm LLC

By its terms, the Rent Security Deposit Act, NJSA 46:8-19 et seq, does not apply to seasonal rentals of 125 days or less where the tenant has another residence.

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Answered on 10/10/11, 7:20 am


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