Between increasing rent and decreasing supply of quality, affordable housing, tenants are left with few good options on where to live. The options are even more limited when a tenant faces an eviction, which is a legal attempt to remove them from their home. Even worse, once someone is evicted, they likely have a “black mark” that in some states could come up during a tenant background check. This makes it extremely important for tenants facing eviction to find out what their rights are and to speak with an attorney as soon as possible.

To help provide a useful starting point for tenants either facing or at risk of an eviction, this is a brief overview of some of New Jersey’s eviction laws. It is not a complete guide to all of a tenant’s rights, and it does not take the place of speaking with an attorney for individual advice regarding your situation.