Hackensack · Security deposit
How big can the deposit be in Hackensack?
Max 1.5 months' rent.
They must return it within 30 days of move-out, with interest.
Why, and the exact law
Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.
From the State of New Jersey, read Oct 1, 2026. Show the law
“The maximum-security deposit to be collected by the landlord cannot be more than
one and one-half times one month’s rent ( N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 ). …”
N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 · nj.gov · found word for word in the source Every rule here, word for word (2)
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
New Jersey lawDepends on the building
NJ Security Deposit Law – cap, handling, interest and return
How big can the deposit be?
Max 1.5 months' rent.
They must return it within 30 days of move-out, with interest.
Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.
Who it covers
- Not owner-occupied buildings with 3 units or fewer.
- Exemptions: Owner-occupied two- or three-family dwellings unless the tenant sends a written request; interest rules do not apply to seasonal rentals.
“The maximum-security deposit to be collected by the landlord cannot be more than
one and one-half times one month’s rent ( N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 ). …”
N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 · nj.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026
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No other rule found
Security deposit rules are set by state law (N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 etc.). No Hackensack local deposit ordinance appears in the documents.
The law, word for word
“The maximum-security deposit to be collected by the landlord cannot be more than
one and one-half times one month’s rent ( N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 )”
N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 · nj.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026
Quote checked word for word
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