How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New Jersey?

In New Jersey the statute sets no general period a tenant must be given to pay before a landlord can begin a nonpayment case. The grace period written into the lease governs, and particular tenants may have a statutory grace period of their own. This is N.J.S.A. 2A:18-56; N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1.

WhatNew Jersey
Days to pay after the demandNo general statutory period

Notes

One month's notice to raise rent or end a month-to-month tenancy; the Anti-Eviction Act limits non-renewal to statutory good cause. No statutory entry period — one day is customary. No late-rent notice period, but seniors and disabled tenants get a 5-business-day grace period.

Source

N.J.S.A. 2A:18-56; N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1 — last checked 2026-09-15.

This is a summary of a published statute, not legal advice. Rules change, local ordinances can add to them, and the terms of a specific lease may differ. Check the citation and speak to a lawyer before acting.

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