New Jersey has 14 landlord requirements before your first tenant moves in. Miss one and you can't collect rent through the court, or file to evict.
This kit walks you through every registration, disclosure, and filing deadline so you can complete each requirement before your first tenant moves in.
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What's inside
- 1
Landlord Registration Statement - The form NJ law requires before you can collect rent or file in court, pre-filled for your municipality.
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Truth in Renting Notice - New Jersey's official tenant-rights guide, which landlords of buildings with three or more units are required to distribute to tenants.
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Lead Paint Disclosure - The federal lead-paint disclosure required for housing built before 1978, plus guidance on New Jersey's separate lead-paint inspection requirements for rentals.
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Lease Addendum Templates - NJ-compliant clauses for security deposits, lead paint, flood disclosure, and more.
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Rent Registration Form - Required in many NJ municipalities on top of state registration. Ready to file.
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CO/Inspection Prep Checklist - Room-by-room guide to what inspectors actually look for, so you pass on the first try.
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First-Tenant Filing Timeline - A color-coded checklist from "decided to rent" to "tenant moves in," with every deadline in order.
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Required Disclosures Matrix - Answer four questions about your property and see exactly which NJ disclosures apply to you.
Built on New Jersey’s official requirements
Based on official NJ forms
Modeled on the New Jersey DCA and municipal forms first-time landlords actually file.
New Jersey-specific language
Based on the official New Jersey DCA and municipal forms and current statutes, not a generic 50-state template.
Step-by-step timelines
Every registration, disclosure, and filing deadline laid out in the order you actually do them.
Made only for New Jersey
We do one state, deeply. That’s the whole point.
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Money-back guarantee. If the kit doesn't give you a clear, correct path to get your first tenant set up the right way in New Jersey, email us and we'll refund you. No forms held hostage.
Questions
Is this a subscription?
No. It’s a one-time $39 purchase. No monthly fees, nothing to cancel.
I already have a lease. Do I need this?
Probably. A lease is only one piece. Depending on your property, New Jersey may also require you to register it, distribute the Truth in Renting notice (for buildings with three or more units), handle federal lead-paint disclosure and New Jersey’s lead-paint inspection rules, and, depending on your town, file a rent registration. This kit covers the requirements a lease alone doesn’t.
What if my town has different requirements?
Many NJ towns add their own rent registration and inspection rules on top of the state ones. The kit flags where municipal requirements apply and points you to what your town requires, so you can confirm the specifics before you file.
Is this legal advice?
No. It’s general information and document preparation to help you act correctly. It is not a substitute for an attorney, and for a contested or complex matter we’ll tell you when to get one.
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General information, not legal advice
NJ Landlord Forms is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This kit is document preparation and general information based on official New Jersey and federal forms and New Jersey landlord-tenant statutes. Municipal ordinances and individual circumstances vary, so confirm your town's specific requirements before you file. For a contested or complex matter, consult a licensed New Jersey attorney. Read the full disclaimer.
Last reviewed July 2026