Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey
I have been looking at renting a new house and moving from the one I live in. I noticed while doing research on Security deposits and pet deposits, that all security and pet deposits can not exceed 1.5 Month rent. My current land lord took 1.5 Months rent from me for security and an additional $500 as a Pet Deposit. My current land lord is causing me problems right now and was wondering if there was anything I could do about that illegal security and how I go about it.
2 Answers from Attorneys
I would give the LL notice that the security demanded is illegal and tell him to apply the security to the rent. Follow the lease to give proper notice.
In New Jersey, a "pet deposit" or any other kind of deposit is unlawful if it causes the total amount being held by the landlord to exceed 1-1/2 month's rent. There is both statutory and case law on the subject. Tell the landlord that the extra $500 is illegal and that you are applying it to the current rent.
See also: http://info.corbettlaw.net/lawguru.htm
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