Luneford

Get your security deposit back in Bergen County, New Jersey

New Jersey landlords must return your deposit, or a written list of deductions, within 30 days after you move out. For $29, Luneford writes your demand letter citing the law, with clear steps to mail it and, if needed, to file in Bergen County small claims court.

Start now – $29

What you get

  • A ready-to-sign demand letter that cites N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1
  • Steps to send it by certified mail and track the 10-day deadline
  • If you are not paid: how to file small claims in your county
  • A checklist of proof to keep

How it works

  1. Answer simple questions online, in English or Spanish (about 15 minutes).
  2. Review your answers and pay securely.
  3. Download your package right away and follow the plain steps to file it yourself.

Where to file in Bergen County

Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section
Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Room 427
Phone: 201-221-0700 ext. 25250
Official court page

Call ahead: hours, rooms and fees can change. Source: New Jersey Courts directory.

This is not the right service if

  • You still live in the rental
  • The rental is commercial property

More help in Bergen County

Serving all 70 towns in Bergen County

Allendale Borough, Alpine Borough, Bergenfield Borough, Bogota Borough, Carlstadt Borough, Cliffside Park Borough, Closter Borough, Cresskill Borough, Demarest Borough, Dumont Borough, East Rutherford Borough, Edgewater Borough, Elmwood Park Borough, Emerson Borough, Englewood, Englewood Cliffs Borough, Fair Lawn Borough, Fairview Borough, Fort Lee Borough, Franklin Lakes Borough, Garfield, Glen Rock Borough, Hackensack, Harrington Park Borough, Hasbrouck Heights Borough, Haworth Borough, Hillsdale Borough, Ho-Ho-Kus Borough, Leonia Borough, Little Ferry Borough, Lodi Borough, Lyndhurst Township, Mahwah Township, Maywood Borough, Midland Park Borough, Montvale Borough, Moonachie Borough, New Milford Borough, North Arlington Borough, Northvale Borough, Norwood Borough, Oakland Borough, Old Tappan Borough, Oradell Borough, Palisades Park Borough, Paramus Borough, Park Ridge Borough, Ramsey Borough, Ridgefield Borough, Ridgefield Park Village, Ridgewood Village, River Edge Borough, River Vale Township, Rochelle Park Township, Rockleigh Borough, Rutherford Borough, Saddle Brook Township, Saddle River Borough, South Hackensack Township, Teaneck Township, Tenafly Borough, Teterboro Borough, Upper Saddle River Borough, Waldwick Borough, Wallington Borough, Washington Township, Westwood Borough, Wood-Ridge Borough, Woodcliff Lake Borough, Wyckoff Township

Questions

How long does a NJ landlord have to return a security deposit?

30 days after the tenancy ends, with any interest, minus deductions listed in writing. If a deposit is wrongfully kept, a tenant may ask the court for double the amount withheld.

Where do I sue for my deposit in Bergen County?

If the rental is in Bergen County, at the Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section: Bergen County Justice Center, 10 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ 07601. Phone 201-221-0700 ext. 25250.

Do I need a lawyer?

No. Many tenants send a demand letter first and use small claims court if needed. Luneford's letter package costs $29.

Luneford is not a law firm and does not give legal advice. We prepare documents from your answers and explain the steps; you file them yourself.