Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in New Jersey

hello, i want to know when did rent security law start? i believe in the late 1990s. my question is i have been living in an apt bldg (passaic county, nj) since 1978, am i still entitled to my security plus interest since '78 or when the law was passed or am i even entitled to interest being this was before the law passed? i have never received a statement of where my security is.


Asked on 1/30/13, 11:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Larry Raiken Larry S Raiken LLC

the security deposit law started long before the 1990's. You are entitled to interest on the deposit and if you were never notified where the security is held you can have it applied to the rent.

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Answered on 1/30/13, 11:59 am


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