Get your security deposit back in Somerset County, New Jersey

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 Somerset County

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 Somerset County

• Uncontested divorce
• Small claims
• Landlord: unpaid rent or lease violation
• Legal name change

Serving all 21 towns in Somerset County

Bedminster Township, Bernards Township, Bernardsville Borough, Bound Brook Borough, Branchburg Township, Bridgewater Township, Far Hills Borough, Franklin Township, Green Brook Township, Hillsborough Township, Manville Borough, Millstone Borough, Montgomery Township, North Plainfield Borough, Peapack-Gladstone Borough, Raritan Borough, Rocky Hill Borough, Somerville Borough, South Bound Brook Borough, Warren Township, Watchung 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 Somerset County?

If the rental is in Somerset County, at the Special Civil Part, Small Claims Section: Somerset County Courthouse, Somerville, NJ 08876. Phone 908-332-7700 ext. 13085.

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.