Information for landlords and tenants (2024)

FAQs

What makes you a great tenant sample answer? ›

The ability and willingness to: pay rent, care for the rental property, avoid creating disturbances, and avoid drama. Good tenants care enough to at least try to make a good impression. They are friendly, show up on time, display some level of excitement for the rental property, and are respectful to the landlord.

Mentioning something that you like about the home or the neighbourhood to show the landlord that you've read the housing ad and know what you are talking about. Explaining why you would be a great tenant or roommate by highlighting hobbies, interests or part of your personality that match the housing ad.

In New Jersey, landlords are prohibited from evicting tenants without providing a formal notice and allowing them time to remedy the issue. The notice period depends on the lease terms. Landlords also cannot conduct retaliatory eviction or ignore the prescribed eviction process outlined by state law.

For example, you can offer to prepay rent, put down a larger security deposit, carry renters' insurance, have the rental professionally cleaned when you move out, or sign a long-term lease. If you have the financial means, you could even offer to pay a higher monthly rent.

If you're happy with a tenant, you can offer them incentives such as a discount on the rent for the first month or two when they renew the lease. Or you could offer them free services like pest control or carpet cleaning after the lease is extended. This will keep them happy and give the house a fresh look and feel.

Tenant rights grant them the ability to seek housing without any kind of discrimination from their landlord, as well as to ensure habitable housing conditions. New Jersey landlord-tenant law also allows tenants to request property repairs on time.

What is the maximum a landlord can raise rent in NJ? ›

No, the state of New Jersey does not provide a limit to rent increases.

A landlord may request entry to a rental unit to perform other services or to show the unit for re- renting or sale. However there is no law that obligates a tenant to allow a landlord access to the rental premises for purposes other than inspection, maintenance and repair.

Disruptive tenants, unpaid rent, and property damage are common fears for landlords.

Rest assured there are no privacy laws limiting what a landlord can or can't disclose about a previous tenant. You can say anything you wish. However, our advice is to stick to the facts and only give information that you can support with written proof so that your former tenants won't accuse you of slander.

So, to protect yourself from a bad landlord, you may take legal actions against them. Collect some solid proofs like security camera recordings and notices in written form, file a complaint against the landlords and get an injunctive order from the court to stop the harassing behaviors.

Great tenants are what keep you in this business. They pay rent on time, get along with neighbors, and take care of your property. They respect the lease and respond to your communications. Great tenants will help you maintain stable cash flows, save money on repairs, and avoid all kinds of headaches.

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20 other terms for good tenant. reliable occupant. responsible renter. trustworthy lessee. attractive tenant.