Notice to Vacate · NJ
New Jersey notice to vacate law
Required notice periods for month-to-month tenancies in New Jersey, cited to NJSA § 2A:18-61.1.
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At a glance
- Tenant notice
- 1 month
- Landlord notice
- 1 month
- Just cause required
- Yes (New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires landlords to show just cause to terminate any residential tenancy)
- Statute
- NJSA § 2A:18-61.1
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
How much notice to vacate does New Jersey require?
Landlords in New Jersey must give 1 month; tenants typically give 1 month.
New Jersey requires just cause to terminate covered tenancies, so a no-cause notice is void where the statute applies.
New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires landlords to show just cause to terminate any residential tenancy
Frequently asked questions
How much notice must a tenant give to end a month-to-month lease in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, a tenant must provide 1 month written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (NJSA § 2A:18-61.1, last reviewed June 2026.)
How much notice must a landlord give to end a month-to-month tenancy in New Jersey?
In New Jersey, a landlord must give 1 month written notice to terminate a month-to-month tenancy. (NJSA § 2A:18-61.1.) New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires landlords to show just cause to terminate any residential tenancy
Does New Jersey require just cause to end a month-to-month tenancy?
Yes. New Jersey's Anti-Eviction Act requires landlords to show just cause to terminate any residential tenancy
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