Your landlord generally has 30 days in New Jersey to return your security deposit, with any required interest and an itemized statement of deductions. DepositsBack.app helps you take the next step: a state-specific security deposit notice sent by USPS Certified Mail, with tracking that stays attached to your case. This page summarizes general information from New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-21.1 and official state sources.
The general deadline is 30 days. Landlords must return the security deposit, plus any required interest, with an itemized statement of deductions within 30 days of lease termination.
You may still be able to send a notice. We show general state information and official sources so you can review your situation and decide your next step.
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If the 30-day deadline passes without a return of your deposit and an itemized statement, your records — DepositsBack.app notice, USPS Certified Mail delivery confirmation, and any response uploaded to your case — document the timeline. Under New Jersey Statutes § 46:8-21.1, a court shall award the tenant double the amount wrongfully withheld, plus court costs and reasonable attorney fees; New Jersey small-claims court generally hears disputes up to $5,000. You can review your situation alongside the statute and official state resources, and decide whether to consult a New Jersey attorney or proceed with self-help next steps.