New Jersey property management for Jersey City, Hoboken and Newark landlords.

One management fee, based on the rent we actually collect. No maintenance markups and no technology fees.

What should your property rent for?

No cost. No commitment. NJ landlords only.

We respond within 1 business day — usually same day

Rental analysis requested. We reply within one business day.

Our supervising broker is FPG Realty NJ LLC, license 2298176. Equal Housing Opportunity.

What we take off your plate

Fill it

Tenant placement and leasing

We market the unit, run the showings and screen every applicant: income verification on the tenant’s share of the rent, a credit and rental history review, and background screening as New Jersey law allows. Then we sign a New Jersey-compliant lease and do the move-in inspection.

The Bayonne Bridge, seen from Bayonne.

Run it

Rent collection, maintenance and monthly statements

Tenants pay online and we disburse to you directly. Tenants can send maintenance requests 24/7, repairs above your threshold wait for your approval, and you see the vendor’s actual invoice with no markup. Every month you get an owner statement.

The Hoboken waterfront and Terminal clock tower.

Protect it

Leases and New Jersey compliance

We prepare and renew leases, send rent increase notices under New Jersey law, and handle security deposits, required disclosures and rent control registration where it applies.

The Jonathan Dunham House (c. 1671), a historic landmark in Woodbridge.

How it starts

Most owners are fully onboarded within one to two weeks.

  1. Free rental analysis

    Tell us about your property. We pull market data and tell you what it should rent for, with no cost and no pitch.

  2. Review the agreement

    One management fee, clearly stated. No hidden fees, no technology fees, no maintenance markups. Month-to-month is available.

  3. We take over

    Tenant communication, rent collection, maintenance, compliance and reporting come off your plate.

New Jersey’s rules

A few of the state laws every New Jersey landlord works under, the statute behind each, and what we do about it. This is general information, not legal advice.

New Jersey landlord rules, their statutes, and what Proactive Property Management does about each
RuleStatuteWhat we do
Ending a tenancy takes good causeA court can remove most residential tenants only on one of the grounds the Anti-Eviction Act lists, and a landlord may not refuse to renew a lease without one. Owner-occupied buildings with two or fewer rental units are among the exceptions. N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 and 2A:18-61.3 When an eviction is necessary, we handle the proper notices and coordinate with the owner’s attorney through court and on to possession.
Security deposits are capped, earn interest paid yearly, and come back on timeA deposit, including any prepaid rent such as last month’s rent, cannot be more than one and one-half months’ rent. It is held in an interest-bearing account. The tenant gets written notice of the bank, account and rate within 30 days, and the interest is paid or credited every year. When the tenancy ends, the deposit and interest, less itemized deductions, come back within 30 days, or within 5 business days if the tenant is displaced by fire, flood, condemnation or evacuation. N.J.S.A. 46:8-19, 46:8-21.1 and 46:8-21.2 Deposit compliance is part of the service: interest, notices and timely returns.
Tenants get the state’s Truth in Renting statementLandlords of buildings with more than two units (more than three if the landlord lives in one) give each tenant the Department of Community Affairs statement of tenant and landlord rights. N.J.S.A. 46:8-43 to -51 It is one of the required landlord disclosures we handle.
Flood risk is disclosed before a lease is signed or renewedSince March 20, 2024, landlords tell each tenant before a lease is signed or renewed whether the property is in a FEMA flood hazard area and whether they know of past flooding, using the state’s model notice on a separate rider the tenant signs or acknowledges. Every residential lease also tells renters that flood insurance may be available to them. Buildings with two or fewer units, owner-occupied buildings with three or fewer, and seasonal rentals of less than 120 days are exempt. N.J.S.A. 46:8-50 (P.L.2023, c.93) It is one of the required landlord disclosures we handle.
Rentals built before 1978 need lead-paint inspectionsMost single-family, two-family and multiple rental dwellings built before 1978 must be inspected for lead-based paint hazards every three years or at tenant turnover, whichever comes first. A lead-safe certificate, valid for two years, covers turnovers while it is current. N.J.S.A. 52:27D-437.16 et seq. (P.L.2021, c.182); N.J.A.C. 5:28A Lead paint is part of the disclosure and compliance work we handle.
Rent control is set town by townNew Jersey has no statewide rent control law. Rent control is set by municipal ordinance and enforced by local boards. State law exempts newly built multiple dwellings from local rent control for 30 years after construction. Municipal ordinance; new-construction exemption, N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.1 et seq. We handle rent control registration and compliance where it applies.

Read our New Jersey landlord law guide

Is your town rent controlled?

Rent control in New Jersey is set town by town. Enter your town and our lookup shows what it has on file.

Where we work

Northern and Central New Jersey. Call (973) 330-8261 to confirm coverage for your address.

Bergen County

Essex County

Middlesex County

Morris County

Passaic County

All service areas

Common questions

What does a property management company do?

A property management company runs your rental on your behalf. That means finding and screening tenants, collecting rent, handling maintenance requests, enforcing the lease, and sending you a financial report every month. You stay the owner. We do the work.

How much does property management cost in New Jersey?

PPM charges 10% of monthly rent collected, never more than $275 per unit, and at least $150 in any month the rent is collected in full. Onboarding is $195 for up to 4 units (plus $50 per unit beyond), deducted from your first payout; a new lease is $395 and a renewal $250. We charge no technology fees and no maintenance markups. In New Jersey commissions are negotiable. When you compare managers, watch for setup fees, technology fees or maintenance markups — those add up fast.

What areas of New Jersey does Proactive Property Management serve?

PPM serves landlords across Northern and Central New Jersey — Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, Parsippany, Morristown, Edison, Woodbridge, Hackensack, Clifton, and surrounding towns. Call (973) 330-8261 to confirm coverage for your address.

How do I get started with a property manager in NJ?

Three steps: (1) We do a free rental analysis — no cost, no commitment. We tell you what your property should rent for and what the current market looks like. (2) You review the management agreement. (3) We take over. Most owners are fully onboarded within one to two weeks.

What makes Proactive Property Management different?

We're not a franchise. You get a direct line to the person managing your property — not a call center. One management fee, and no markups on maintenance.

Does PPM handle evictions in New Jersey?

Yes. When an eviction is necessary, we handle the proper notices and coordinate with the owner’s attorney through court and on to possession. NJ eviction law is strict and procedural; a misstep resets the clock.

Can you manage my property if I live out of state?

Yes. Your owner portal (Buildium) gives you access to financials, maintenance updates, and lease documents from anywhere. We're your eyes and hands on the ground.

Find out what your property should rent for.

No cost and no commitment. Or call (973) 330-8261.

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