New Jersey Repair & Habitability Laws
New Jersey's warranty of habitability requires landlords to maintain rental units in livable condition throughout the tenancy.
Key Rules
- Repair And Deduct
- Yes — available as a remedy for unaddressed habitability failures
- Rent Withholding
- Tenant may withhold rent or pay into court escrow for habitability violations
- Notice Required
- Reasonable notice to landlord before exercising repair remedies
- Habitability Standards
- Weatherproofing, heating, plumbing, electrical, sanitary conditions, pest control, structural safety
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Applicable Statutes
Warranty of habitability: landlord must maintain leased premises in a habitable condition throughout the tenancy.
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Tenant remedies for breach of habitability: includes rent abatement, repair and deduct, and termination of the lease for serious uninhabitable conditions.
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