Property Management

Under New Jersey law, a landlord who fails to maintain a rental unit in a habitable condition may be subject to a tenant's claim of:

ANo remedy, as tenants must accept properties as-is
BRent withholding or repair-and-deduct rights under the implied warranty of habitability✓ Correct
COnly code enforcement fines paid by the municipality
DOnly lease termination, not rent reduction

Explanation

NJ recognizes the implied warranty of habitability in residential leases. Landlords must maintain rental units in a safe, livable condition. Tenants may withhold rent into court-supervised escrow or seek other remedies when landlords fail to make necessary repairs.

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