New Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Division of Codes and Standards
Landlord-Tenant Information Service
TRUTH-IN-RENTING ACT
N.J.S.A. 46:8-43 through 50
Reprinted February 2008
46:8-43. Short title
This act shall be known and may be cited as "The Truth-in-Renting Act."
L.1975, c. 310, s. 1.
46:8-44. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Landlord" means any person who rents or leases or offers to rent or lease, for a term of at
least 1 month, dwelling units, except dwelling units in rental premises containing not more than
two such units, or in owner-occupied premises of not more than three dwelling units, or in
hotels, motels or other guest houses serving transient or seasonal guests.
b. "Department" means the Department of Community Affairs.
c. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs.
L.1975, c. 310, s. 2.
46:8-45. Statement of legal rights and responsibilities of tenants and landlords of rental
dwelling units