Property Management

When a New Jersey residential tenant vacates, the landlord must provide an itemized statement of deductions or return the full security deposit within how many days?

A5 days
B30 days✓ Correct
C60 days
D10 days

Explanation

Under NJ's Security Deposit Law, a landlord must return the security deposit (with interest) or provide an itemized written statement of deductions within 30 days of the tenant vacating. Failure to comply forfeits the landlord's right to make deductions and may result in double damages.

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