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This agreement, the lease, can either be oral or memorialized in writing. Residential leases include private homes, apartment and condominium units, or mobile homes. The lease agreement entered into between the landlord and tenant sets forth the rights and responsibilities of both parties in accordance with Federal and New Jersey statutes, regulations, restrictions, and case law.  \nIn accordance with the Truth in Renting Act, the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs has posted this reference guide to highlight important information regarding the rights and responsibilities of residential landlords and tenants in New Jersey. This publication highlights information about lease agreements, payment, and collection of rent, habitability, evictions, senior citizens and protected tenants, foreclosures, security deposits, and other topics pertaining to residential tenancies in New Jersey.  \nIf you believe y","cbCairr9s5dh5PcY","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairr9s5dh5PcY","pdf",4024949,55,"English","# Overview of Truth in Renting Act\n## The Lease\n## Mobile Home Leases – Private Residential Leasehold Communities Law\n## Public Housing Leases\n## Renewal of a Lease Agreement\n## Cable Installation\n## Pets\n## Termination of a Lease Agreement\n## Modification of the Rental Premises for People with Disabilities\n## Right of Entry\n## Filing a complaint for unlawful entry and detainer\n## Access to the property\n## Security Deposits\n## Discrimination\n## Disposition of Personal Property\n## Nonpayment and Distraint\n## Consumer Fraud Protection\n## Credit Checks and Background Checks\n## Rent\n## Rent Control/Rent Increases\n## Public Financed and Subsidized Housing\n## Property Tax Rebate for Tenants\n## New Jersey Homestead Property Tax Credit\n## Identity of Landlord\n## Habitability\n## Reporting Housing Code Violations\n## Eviction\n## Foreclosure","[{\"question\":\"What relationship does the guide describe when a renter pays for housing in New Jersey?\",\"answer\":\"When a tenant and a landlord enter into an agreement to pay money in exchange for housing, a landlord-tenant relationship is created. 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