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New Jersey
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 21, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in New Jersey, we recommend that you visit the Department of Human Services or the governor's COVID-19 Resources website.
Description of Program and Relief
Residential Tenants May Direct Their Landlords to Use Their Security Deposits to Offset Rent or Back Rent
New Jersey residential tenants may direct their landlords to use their security deposits to offset rent or back rent. Tenants will not be obligated to make any further security deposit payments relating to their current lease agreement, but would still be responsible for any monies landlords expend that would have been reimbursable via the security deposit as outlined in the original contract (i.e., damage to the property). However, should the tenant and landlord extend or renew their lease, then the tenant would be obligated to replenish the security deposit in full either six months following the end of the Public Health Emergency established by Executive Order No. 103 (2020), or on the date on which the current lease agreement is extended or renewed, whichever is later.
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April 24, 2020, continuing until 60 days after the public health emergency is terminated
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