Landlord resources
Guides for New Jersey rental owners
17 practical guides from our Turnersville team, written for landlords with one rental or many.
Getting started
Practical first steps for South Jersey owners renting out a home.
New Jersey landlord law
Plain-English guides to the state rules that apply to New Jersey rentals.
New Jersey landlord law · 6 min
New Jersey security deposit rules for landlords
How much you can collect, where it must be held, what you must tell the tenant, and how and when to return it.
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New Jersey landlord law · 6 min
Lead-safe certification for New Jersey rentals
Who needs a lead-safe inspection, when it happens, and what to do if hazards are found.
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New Jersey landlord law · 5 min
The NJ smoke detector, carbon monoxide alarm and fire extinguisher certificate
What the inspector looks for and how to pass the first time.
Read the guideNew Jersey landlord law · 4 min
Landlord registration in New Jersey
Who files where, what to include and what happens if you don't.
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Tenant screening
How to choose tenants fairly, consistently and within New Jersey law.
Tenant screening · 6 min
Tenant screening under New Jersey's Fair Chance in Housing Act
The order of screening steps New Jersey requires, and what may and may not be considered.
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Why tenant screening is important for rental property owners
How good screening protects your income, your property and your peace of mind.
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Marketing & leasing
Pricing, listing and leasing advice to keep South Jersey rentals occupied.
Marketing & leasing · 6 min
Renting to students near Rowan University
What's different about student rentals, and how to set one up so it runs smoothly.
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Marketing & leasing · 5 min
How to reduce vacancies in rental properties
Proven ways to fill units faster and keep good tenants longer.
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Maintenance
Prevent expensive repairs and handle requests the right way.
Maintenance · 5 min
Winterizing a rental property in South Jersey
What to do each fall so January doesn't bring a frozen pipe or a no-heat call.
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Maintenance · 5 min
Rental turnover checklist for New Jersey landlords
From notice to new keys: the order of steps that keeps turnovers short and compliant.
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Maintenance · 6 min
Common rental property maintenance issues and how to handle them
From leaks to HVAC failures: the most common problems, how to prevent them, and how to respond.
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Owner tips
Deciding how to manage your rental and what to expect from a manager.
Owner tips · 5 min
How property management fees work
The fee types you'll see in management agreements, and how to compare quotes fairly.
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Owner tips · 5 min
Self-managing vs. hiring a property manager
When doing it yourself works, when it doesn't, and how to decide.
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Owner tips · 5 min
Benefits of hiring a property management company
Time savings, better tenants, fewer vacancies and help with New Jersey rules.
Read the guideOwner tips · 5 min
What to look for when choosing a property manager
The questions to ask and the qualities to look for when hiring a property management company.
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