New Jersey / Burlington County
Burlington County security deposit:
find your court and prepare your claim.
Landlord kept your deposit or charged for damage? Start a free analysis of your charges and possible remedies. Filing yourself? Find the Mount Holly court, official NJ forms and an optional preparation worksheet below.
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Your Burlington County court desk
Official court directory ↗- Deposit claims / Special Civil Part
- Burlington County Court Facility
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060 - Call before visiting
- 609-288-9500 ext. 38092
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Small Claims / up to $5,000
- $35 filing + $10 mail service for one defendant.
CN 10151: official kit ↗ - Special Civil / $5,000.01 to $20,000
- $75 filing + $10 mail service for one defendant.
CN 10541: official kit ↗
Can I file in this county? For a security-deposit return claim, NJ Courts permits filing where the landlord lives or where the rental property is located. Your new home address alone does not establish venue. Court guide ↗
Compare the claim including applicable penalties, excluding court costs. Additional defendants or service attempts can add fees. Fee details and waivers. Court contacts checked September 4, 2026; confirm before travelling.
More court contacts, rooms and procedural help
The Mount Holly office in practice
- Special Civil Part / Small Claims line - the courthouse number above
- 609-288-9500 ext. 38092
- Landlord-tenant line
- 609-288-9500 ext. 38094
- Mediation and arbitration
- 609-288-9500 ext. 38096
Court forms and procedure: Ombudsman office - Burlington County Court Facility, 49 Rancocas Road, 1st Floor, Mount Holly, NJ, 08060, 609-288-9500 ext. 38118, [email protected]. Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Procedural guidance, not legal advice.
Find the right office for your rental address
Use the municipality where the property sits. The clerk, rental registry and rent board can hold different records. They do not replace a court filing for your deposit.
Burlington City is not Burlington Township.
The Burlington City rental program listed here belongs to the city. For a township property, use the township clerk entry. Deposit filing goes through the county court in Mount Holly when venue is proper here.
Which registration should I request?
For covered one- and two-unit dwellings, the landlord identity form is filed with the municipal clerk; the two-unit owner-occupied exception matters. Larger buildings use DCA registration. Local rental licensing may add another record. A registration is a lead: verify the correct defendant and a permitted service address before filing.
DCA registration form and coverage instructions ↗All 40 municipal clerks in Burlington County
| Municipality | Clerk's office | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bass River Township | 3 N. Maple Ave. (P.O. Box 307), New Gretna, NJ 08224 | 609-296-3337 |
| Beverly City | Frank R. Costello Municipal Building, 446 Broad Street, Beverly, NJ 08010 | (609) 747-4084 |
| Bordentown City | 101 E. Park Street (P.O. Box 395), Bordentown, NJ 08505 | 609-298-0604 |
| Bordentown Township | 1 Municipal Drive, Bordentown, NJ 08505 | 609-298-2800 x 2108 |
| Burlington City | City Hall, 525 High Street, Burlington, NJ 08016 | 609-386-0200 ext. 101 |
| Burlington Township | 851 Old York Road, Burlington, NJ 08016 | 609-239-5816 |
| Chesterfield Township | 295 Bordentown-Chesterfield Rd., Chesterfield, NJ 08515 | (609) 298-2311 |
| Cinnaminson Township | 1621 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077 | (856) 735-2397 |
| Delanco Township | 770 Coopertown Rd., Delanco, NJ 08075 | 856-461-0561 |
| Delran Township | 900 S. Chester Ave., Delran, NJ 08075 | (856) 461-7734 Ext. 103 |
| Eastampton Township | 12 Manor House Court, Eastampton, NJ 08060 | (609) 267-5723 ext. 209 |
| Edgewater Park Township | 400 Delanco Rd., Edgewater Park, NJ 08010 | 609-877-2050 |
| Evesham Township | 984 Tuckerton Road, Marlton, NJ 08053 | 856-983-2900 |
| Fieldsboro Borough | 204 Washington Street, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505 | (609) 298-6344 ext 100 |
| Florence Township | 711 Broad Street, Florence, NJ 08518 | (609) 499-2525 |
| Hainesport Township | One Hainesport Centre, Hainesport, NJ 08036 | 609-267-2730 |
| Lumberton Township | Lumberton Township Municipal Complex, 35 Municipal Drive, Lumberton, NJ 08048 | 609-267-3217 |
| Mansfield Township | 3135 Rt. 206 South, Ste 1, Columbus, NJ 08022 | 609-298-0542 |
| Maple Shade Township | 200 Stiles Avenue, Maple Shade, NJ 08052 | 856-779-9610 |
| Medford Lakes Borough | 1 Cabin Circle, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055 | 609-654-8898 |
| Medford Township | 49 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055 | (609) 654-2608 |
| Moorestown Township | Moorestown Town Hall, 111 West 2nd Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057 | 856-235-0912 |
| Mount Holly Township | 23 Washington Street (P.O. Box 411), Mount Holly, NJ 08060 | (609) 845-1100 |
| Mount Laurel Township | 750 Centerton Road, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 | 856-234-0001 Ext: 1233 |
| New Hanover Township | 2 Hockamick Rd., Cookstown, NJ 08511 | 609-758-7149 |
| North Hanover Township | 41 Schoolhouse Rd, Jacobstown, NJ 08562 | (609) 758-2522 |
| Palmyra Borough | 20 West Broad Street, Palmyra, NJ 08065 | 856-829-6100 |
| Pemberton Borough | 50 Egbert Street, Pemberton, NJ 08068 | 609-894-8222 |
| Pemberton Township | 500 Pemberton-Browns Mills Road, Pemberton, NJ 08068 | (609) 894-8201 |
| Riverside Township | 237 S. Pavilion Avenue (P.O. Box 188), Riverside, NJ 08075 | 856-461-1460 |
| Riverton Borough | 505A Howard Street, Riverton, NJ 08077 | (856) 829-0120 |
| Shamong Township | 105 Willow Grove Road, Shamong, NJ 08088 | 609-268-2377 |
| Southampton Township | 5 Retreat Road, Southampton, NJ 08088 | (609) 859-2736 |
| Springfield Township | 2159 Jacksonville-Jobstown Road, Jobstown, NJ 08041 | (609) 723-2464 |
| Tabernacle Township | 163 Carranza Rd., Tabernacle, NJ 08088 | (609) 268-1220 x115 |
| Washington Township | 2436 Old Green Bank School, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215 | 609-965-3242 |
| Westampton Township | 710 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ 08060 | (609) 267-1891 ext. 6 |
| Willingboro Township | 1 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046 | 609-877-2200 |
| Woodland Township | 3943 Main Street (P.O. Box 388), Chatsworth, NJ 08019 | 609-726-1700 |
| Wrightstown Borough | 21 Saylors Pond Road, Wrightstown, NJ 08562 | 609-723-4450 Ext. 17 |
Directory checked September 4, 2026. Confirm office hours and record access before visiting.
Preparing to file yourself?
Use this optional worksheet to calculate your disputed amount, find the matching NJ court forms, and save a timeline and checklist. You can start the free analysis above without filling it out.
How much of your deposit are you disputing?
Subtract refunds and deductions you accept to see your disputed balance.
Enter 0 if nothing was returned. Accepted deductions are optional.
What counts as a deduction I accept?
Only include charges you agree the landlord may keep. Leave this blank if you are unsure; you can review individual charges in the analysis.
Accepting deductions reduces the refund you dispute. It does not waive separate statutory remedies or confirm that the landlord provided a complete statement.
Your disputed amount will appear here after you enter your deposit and refund.
Forms, timeline & checklist
Find the court forms for your entered amount, add costs and a timeline, and download or print your worksheet. These steps are optional before the free analysis.
Additional damages and court costs (optional)
Additional damages are an extra amount, not a total multiplier that already includes the refund. Use the New Jersey remedy rules to avoid counting the deposit twice. Court fees are listed separately; check which amounts your court includes in its limit.
Enter the deposit and amount returned, using non-negative dollar amounts with at most two decimal places.
See a sample calculation
Example only: $1,200 paid, $300 returned, and $100 in deductions accepted leaves $800 disputed. With no additional damages requested, the claim is $800. Example $35 filing and $10 service costs are recorded separately. These are illustrative amounts, not a fee quote. Check the current New Jersey court fee schedule.
Build your timeline (optional)
Record what happened, when, and the exhibit that supports it. Leave events that have not happened blank.
Before you submit: preparation checklist
Download or save your worksheet before leaving this page. Continuing copies these notes into your case. Use the official court forms to file.
New Jersey: security deposit court preparation
Working figures and preparation notes. File using the official court forms.
| Security deposit court preparation worksheet | New Jersey | |
| Working figures only. Use official court forms to file. | ||
| Deposit paid | ||
| Returned | ||
| Deductions accepted | ||
| Additional damages requested | ||
| Legal basis and conditions | ||
| Filing costs | ||
| Service costs | ||
| Applicable court limit | $5,000 | |
| Selected court limit | 5000 | |
| Event | Date | Evidence / notes |
| Deposit paid | ||
| Move-in condition recorded | ||
| Moved out / keys returned | ||
| Refund or deductions received | ||
| Demand or required notice delivered | ||
| Claim served | ||
| Hearing | ||
| Preparation checklist | Status | |
| Confirm the correct court, venue, and claim limit. | To do | |
| Check the filing deadline and any required demand, notice, or cure period. | To do | |
| Confirm each defendant’s legal name and an address where service is permitted. | To do | |
| Explain every disputed deduction and any additional damages separately. | To do | |
| Gather the lease, payment records, deductions, photos, correspondence, and proof of notice. | To do | |
| Use the current court forms; check filing costs and fee-waiver options. | To do | |
| Arrange proper service and file proof by the required deadline. | To do | |
| Check hearing, evidence-exchange, remote attendance, and mediation instructions. | To do |
Check the ordinary NJ return deadline
Estimate timing from your move-out date, then check the tenancy-end date and exceptions in the NJ rules. This check does not add damages or change your form selection.
One state law, local offices
Burlington County uses New Jersey’s Rent Security Deposit Act. Municipal rent-control rules address separate questions.
- 30 days
- The ordinary return and itemization period after tenancy termination.
- 2x moneys due
- Recovery when the court finds for the tenant under N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1.
- 1.5 months
- The deposit cap for tenancies covered by the Act.
Start with what remains due after refunds and lawful deductions. An expired deadline alone does not establish that the entire deposit must be doubled. Owner-occupied properties with no more than two rental units have a coverage exception, with a tenant notice route to invoke the Act; seasonal rentals and displacement can change the applicable rules.
Inside a sample case
Your charges. A clear argument. A prepared demand.
- Free analysis
- Check your disputed charges and the deposit rules that apply to your case.
- Case documents
$29, one time - Your demand letter, charge-by-charge analysis, damages summary, and evidence checklist in one case PDF.
- Your filing steps
- You review the documents, attach your actual evidence, and file using your court's official forms. Court fees and optional mailing are separate.
See the actual PDF pages
Open PDF to zoom ↗Sample New Jersey case. Letter and exhibit pages extracted from a generated case PDF. Filing instructions are in this guide.
Turn disputed charges into a clear argument, a damages summary, and an exhibit checklist.
Analysis free · case documents $29, one time · mailing optional
See this sample's charges and calculation
Generated sample · New Jersey case
2026-09-0801 / The disputed charge
Repainting ordinary wall scuffs$900
Ordinary wear and tear - not deductible
Supporting evidence: move-in photos and move-out photos.
N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1 ↗02 / The calculation
- Deposit paid
- $2,000
- Already returned
- $900
- Accepted deductions
- $200
- Demanded back
- $900
No additional damages in this example. Your facts and New Jersey law determine your analysis.
03 / From the generated demand letter
I demand payment of $900.00, the amount improperly withheld from my deposit.
A landlord may still pursue an unpaid accepted charge in a separate claim or counterclaim, so net recovery can be lower. Money already paid or retained toward that charge must be credited. The $200 rent balance retained in this sample is already excluded from the demand.
File through the Burlington County Special Civil office
First confirm venue and your requested amount. The same NJ Courts kits apply across counties.
- 1. Put your demand in writing. List the disputed charges, subtract refunds and deductions you accept, and explain any additional damages separately. Send the landlord your demand and keep proof of delivery. See a prepared example.
- 2. Complete the official complaint. Use your calculation to choose the kit below. Confirm the defendant’s legal name and service address, and follow the kit’s signing and copy instructions. Above $20,000, review the Civil Part procedure.
- 3. File and check delivery. Follow the kit through JEDS, or confirm mail and in-person intake at 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060. The court arranges initial mail service. Check its status and contact the office if service fails.
- 4. Prepare for the hearing. Gather the lease, payment records, deductions, photos, messages and proof of your demand. Match each disputed amount to its evidence, and follow your hearing notice for submission deadlines and attendance.
Filing fees, waivers and the court’s full instructions
Small Claims: $35, plus $5 for each additional defendant and $10 mail service per defendant. Special Civil: $50 for a claim up to $5,000 or $75 above $5,000; $5 per additional defendant and $10 mail service per defendant. Ask about a fee waiver if you cannot afford filing. Check the current kits for payment and service details.
More Burlington County records
All 3 researched rental-registration programs in Burlington County
An inventory of the programs researched for this guide, not a complete list of all registration duties. For an unlisted town, start with its clerk.
Mount Holly: Rental Licensing and Registration (annual rental operating license, Landlord Registration File Update) ↗
Code Enforcement and Housing Department (Community Housing Office)
Rental License Application / Landlord Registration / File Update records owner name, address, telephone, cell and email, manager/agent and maintenance agent with phones, a Burlington County emergency contact, and tenant names per unit. No public lookup shown; call 609-845-1100 (Housing staff Carolyn Youngbean, Lee Eckert, Mon-Thu) or the Community Housing Office at 609-864-1203 / 609-864-2464, 17 Pine Street, Mount Holly.
609-845-1100Willingboro: Annual Rental Property Registration and Inspection (Township Code Chapter 280 Rental Property) ↗
Inspections and Code Enforcement
All residential rental units must be registered and inspected annually and before any change of occupancy; new rentals register and pay the annual fee when applying (fines $100/$200/$500 for failing to file). No public lookup shown; call Inspections and Code Enforcement at 609-877-2200 (ext. 1019 Director Dennis Tunstall, ext. 1214 complaints), 1 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Willingboro, NJ 08046; online rental inspection applications and a Rental Complaint Intake Form are on the site.
609-877-2200 ext. 1019Burlington City: Landlord Registration (annual, expires Dec 31) and Rental Certificate (before each new tenant) ↗
Code Enforcement Department (Housing, Rental and Code Enforcement)
No landlord may rent a unit without a valid annual landlord registration filed with the city; the Rental Registration Application, tenant survey, photo ID and lead certification are filed with Code Enforcement and a Rental Certificate is issued per tenancy. No public lookup shown; call 609-386-0200 or visit 525 High St., Burlington, NJ 08016 (Mon-Fri 9-5).
609-386-0200
Rent-control directory: 1 listed municipalities in Burlington County
From the DCA rent-control survey. Coverage and exceptions differ by municipality; confirm the current ordinance with the listed office. These contacts address rent regulation, not a court award of your deposit.
| Municipality | Survey coverage / limit | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Shamong | Mobile Homes only CPI-U Philadelphia/South NJ. Maximum of 5%. Vacancy Control Automatic Adjustment (VCAA) of 2.5% | Rent Control Board |
No active rent control listed in the survey: Bass River, Beverly, Bordentown City, Bordentown Township, Burlington City, Burlington Township, Chesterfield, Cinnaminson, Delanco, Delran, Eastampton, Edgewater Park, Evesham, Fieldsboro, Florence, Hainesport, Lumberton, Mansfield, Maple Shade, Medford, Medford Lakes, Moorestown, Mount Holly, Mount Laurel, New Hanover, North Hanover, Palmyra, Pemberton Borough, Pemberton Township, Riverside, Riverton, Southampton, Springfield, Tabernacle, Washington, Westampton, Willingboro, Woodland, Wrightstown.
Burlington rental market context (ACS 2024 5-year)
- Median monthly rent
- $1,745
- Renter households
- 42,298
- Share renting
- 24%
County estimates from ACS 2024 5-year. These describe the housing market, not typical deposit awards or court outcomes. Use your actual deposit, refund and disputed deductions in the worksheet.
Data sources →Free help in Burlington County
South Jersey Legal Services - Burlington County office ↗
107 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-261-1088Call about eligibility, availability and appointments for deposit disputes.
Statewide intake: Legal Services of New Jersey, 1-888-576-5529. For court forms and procedure, use the vicinage ombudsman contact; court staff cannot give legal advice.
Volunteer Lawyers for Justice: deposit-return resource ↗Plan for the next step
What if the landlord claims I owe money?
A counterclaim, including charges you accept, can reduce your net recovery. Check response deadlines and costs.
Could filing affect me as a renter?
A deposit lawsuit differs from eviction, but records may be public. Still renting or facing threats? Ask local legal aid.
What happens after I win?
A judgment does not automatically collect the money. Follow the NJ collection steps if unpaid.
Analysis free · case documents $29, one time · mailing optional
Where the local details come from
Court and municipal directories, the DCA rent-control survey and the linked rental programs. Local records checked September 4, 2026. Confirm office details and property-specific coverage with the source.
Sources for Burlington County
- NJ Department of Community Affairs, 2026 Rent Control Survey (all 564 municipalities)
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Vicinage 3 (Burlington) - address
- Superior Court of New Jersey, Vicinage 3 (Burlington) - NJ Courts Special Civil Part directory, 2024-11-13: phone
- NJ Courts, Burlington vicinage - offices and ombudsman pages
- NJ Courts, Lawsuits $5,000 or less (Small Claims)
- South Jersey Legal Services - Burlington County office
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year, tables B25064 and B25003 (via Census Reporter)
- Rent Security Deposit Act, N.J.S.A. 46:8-19 to 46:8-26 (official text)
Prepared by Alex Smirnof. Not reviewed by a licensed attorney. Educational information, not legal advice.