Introduction to New Jersey Landlord-Tenant Practice

Tens of thousands of landlord-tenant cases are filed every year. The volume of cases suggest that landlord- tenant practice should be "basic." But, reality is quite different. This course introduces the fundamentals of NJ landlord-tenant law, untangles the Anti-Eviction Act and offers practical advice for handling cases in this technical but critical field.

Learning Objectives: 

1. Understand the basics of a landlord-tenant relationship in New Jersey (i.e., formation, duration, and termination)

2. Become familiar with the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants

3. Grasp the basics of the most common causes of action for eviction, and their defenses
4. Discuss how to avoid common mistakes in everyday practice