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Applying for a place
What they can ask for in Woodbridge
How much can they charge me to apply?
Application fees over $25 are presumed unreasonable.
Tenants can't be charged broker fees; the landlord must pay them.
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“Any fee in excess of twenty-five ($25.00) dollars shall be presumed unreasonable and subject to prosecution unless the landlord can establish the reasonableness of same …”
How big can the deposit be?
Max 1.5 months' rent.
They must return it within 30 days of move-out, with interest.
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“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 ). …”
Can they turn me down for a housing voucher?
No. Vouchers count as income.
Turning you down for a voucher is illegal.
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“The LAD also prohibits housing discrimination based
on the source of lawful income or source of lawful rent
or mortgage payment a tenant or purchaser uses …”
Who can help
- Get free legal helpFree help with your situation.Legal Services of New Jersey
- Find a lawyerReferral service of the State Bar.New Jersey State Bar
Information about the law, not legal advice.