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How to Be a Landlord in New Jersey
The landlord-tenant laws favor the tenant more than the landlord in New Jersey. Despite New Jersey being more tenant-friendly, there are many opportunities as the number of renters is increasing statewide. Here are a few tips on being a landlord in New Jersey:
- Rent Control Laws– Be aware of the local laws as there are rent control laws in certain regions of New Jersey.
- Landlord Registration Act- requires your rental properties to be registered with the states. In some cases, there are fees.
- Rent Security Deposit Act- the landlord must return the tenant’s security deposit within 30 day period after the tenant has vacated the rental property (They have returned the keys and have taken their belongings). Note: The deposit must be returned within five days if the case was flood, fire, condemnation, or evacuation.
- Free Resources For Landlords In NJ
How Much Does Landlord Insurance Cost in New Jersey?
The cost of landlord insurance in New Jersey is about $1330 per year, which is slightly higher than the national average.
Who is landlord insurance for?
Landlord insurance (also known as rental insurance) is a policy for people who rent their homes to others. Landlord insurance is not required for a landlord, but insurance can bring many benefits:
Legal liabilities
Fire and water damage
Financial protection against natural disasters
Protection for your furnishings
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Properties we help
We help make it easy to get property insurance for whatever type of property you own.
We also help get coverage for Airbnbs and other rentals.
Apartment building
Typical Premium
$2,684.00
Single-family
Typical Premium
$1,528.00
Condo units
Typical Premium
$433.00
Multi-family
Typical Premium
$1,411.00
Manufactured
Typical Premium
Vacant or restoration
Typical Premium
$441.00
Building Data
Properties across the state vary in size and characteristics. Here is data on the properties we've insured.
Average Sq/Ft:
% Single Family:
% Duplex:
% Triplex:
Stucco:
Brick:
Log:
Above Average:
Custom:
Economy:
Standard:
Premium:
Boiler:
Heat Pump:
Furnace:
Direct Heat:
Coverages
Your insurance policy can cover a wide range of risks, or you can choose a limited set of coverages for a lower premium.
Fire
Because of modern safety codes, fires have become rarer, but the fires that do start tend to cause total destruction of the property.
Water
Broken pipes and appliance leaks are the most common and overall the most expensive property damage for rental properties.
Windstorm, hail, & lightning
Roof damage from storms has become increasingly common as the intensity and frequency of storms have increased over the last two decades.
Lawsuits
Liability protection covers the cost of defending you and settling claims from tenants and their guests for injuries sustained on your property.
Riot and civil commotion
When violent protests break out, riot coverage can pay to fix property damage caused by looters and protestors.
Vandalism & theft
Malicious mischief coverage, as it’s known, covers repairs to broken glass, graffiti removal, and replacement of stolen or damaged property like shared washing machines.
Injury
Injury protection can keep you from getting stuck with the cost of medical bills if a tenant or visitor gets injured on the property.
Bonus coverages
Many policies also include coverage for a long list of other perils such as riots or civil commotion, explosions, volcanic eruptions, and damage caused by vehicles.
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