New Jersey Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals
Pet deposits/fees & service/ESA animals in New Jersey
Landlords may generally ban pets in the lease. Exceptions apply in senior citizen housing projects (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-103 et seq.) and for tenants with disabilities who use assistance animals.
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 2A:42-103 et seq. (incl. 2A:42-104) · last checked 2026-10-23
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