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It may not be sold or used commercially by others.  \nYou may copy this publication for personal or educational use only.  \nCopies may not be modified and must retain the information identifying Legal Services of New Jersey and the date the materials were produced.  \nFor further information, contact:  \nLegal Services of New Jersey, P.O. Box 1357, Edison, NJ 08818-1357  \n[www.LSNJ.org / www.LSNJLAW.org / publications @ LSNJ.org](www.LSNJ.org / www.LSNJLAW.org / publications @ LSNJ.org)  \nTable of Contents  \nIntroduction ...................................... 1  \nChapter 1: Know Your Rights ........................ 3  \nDo I need a lawyer? ................................................ 3  \nFinding a lawyer ............................................. 4  \nCollecting attorney’s fees ...................................... 4  \nRepresenting yourself ........................................ 4  \nFinding the law .................................................. 5  \nGetting the assistance of a librarian .............................. 5  \nFinding landlord-tenant laws ................................... 5  \nFinding statutes ....................................... 6  \nFinding regulations .................................... 6  \nFinding case law ...................................... 6  \nFinding ordinances or local laws ......................... 6  \nFederal law .......................................... 7  \nTenants associations ............................................... 7  \nThe importance of state and local tenants associations ............... 7  \nChapter 2: Finding a Place to Rent and Moving In ....... 8  \nSpecial Case: Finding a place to rent with a Section 8 voucher or other subsidy . 8  \nFinding a place to rent through real estate or rental referral agencies ......... 8  \nRental referral agencies ....................................... 8  \nReal estate agents ............................................ 10  \nFinding housing on your own .................................. 10  \nUsing the Internet to find housing—Be careful ..................... 10  \nMoving in ....................................................... 11  \nInspect the property .......................................... 11  \nGet promises to repair in writing ................................ 12  \nChapter 3: Your Security Deposit ..................... 13  \nThe Rent Security Deposit Act ....................................... 13  \nDoes the Act apply to all landlords? ............................. 13  \nHow much can a landlord charge for security under the Rent Security Deposit Act? ............................................... 14  \nTable of Contents  \nWhat kind of notices does the landlord need to provide to the tenant? .. 14  \nNotice after paying the deposit ....................................... 15  \nTenants living in nonowner-occupied units ....................... 15  \nTenants living in owner-occupied properties ...................... 15  \nAnnual notice ................................................... 16  \nOther required notices ....................................... 16  \nWhat if the property is sold or lost after a foreclosure while I am living there? ............................................. 17  \nNo obligation to replenish the deposit ........................... 17  \nSample letters to ensure your rights under the Rent Security Deposit Act ..... 18-24  \nChapter 4: Understanding Your Lease ................ 25  \nWhat is a lease? .................................................. 25  \nCommon lease terms .............................................. 26  \nThe term of the lease ........................................ 26  \nThe rent payment ..................................","cbCais3MAXbP7bkC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais3MAXbP7bkC","pdf",2808196,145,"English","# Introduction\n# Chapter 1: Know Your Rights\n## Do I need a lawyer?\n## Finding the law\n# Chapter 2: Finding a Place to Rent and Moving In\n## Moving in\n# Chapter 3: Your Security Deposit\n## Rent Security Deposit Act\n# Chapter 4: Understanding Your Lease\n## Common lease terms\n# Chapter 5: Ending or Breaking Your Lease","[{\"question\":\"When should a tenant consider hiring a lawyer in New Jersey?\",\"answer\":\"The manual explains how to evaluate whether legal help is needed and how to find appropriate representation. 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