Luneford

Get your security deposit back in Monmouth 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 Monmouth 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 Monmouth County

Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section
Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Phone: 732-358-8700 ext. 87590
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 Monmouth County

Serving all 53 towns in Monmouth County

Aberdeen Township, Allenhurst Borough, Allentown Borough, Asbury Park, Atlantic Highlands Borough, Avon-by-the-Sea Borough, Belmar Borough, Bradley Beach Borough, Brielle Borough, Colts Neck Township, Deal Borough, Eatontown Borough, Englishtown Borough, Fair Haven Borough, Farmingdale Borough, Freehold Borough, Freehold Township, Hazlet Township, Highlands Borough, Holmdel Township, Howell Township, Interlaken Borough, Keansburg Borough, Keyport Borough, Lake Como Borough, Little Silver Borough, Loch Arbour Village, Long Branch, Manalapan Township, Manasquan Borough, Marlboro Township, Matawan Borough, Middletown Township, Millstone Township, Monmouth Beach Borough, Neptune City Borough, Neptune Township, Ocean Township, Oceanport Borough, Red Bank Borough, Roosevelt Borough, Rumson Borough, Sea Bright Borough, Sea Girt Borough, Shrewsbury Borough, Shrewsbury Township, Spring Lake Borough, Spring Lake Heights Borough, Tinton Falls Borough, Union Beach Borough, Upper Freehold Township, Wall Township, West Long Branch Borough

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 Monmouth County?

If the rental is in Monmouth County, at the Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section: Monmouth County Courthouse, 71 Monument Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. Phone 732-358-8700 ext. 87590.

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.