N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)

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N.J. DCA Landlord/Tenant Information Series — (English)
Jurisdiction
New Jersey (state)
Source
Official source
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https://www.nj.gov/dca/codes/publications/pdf_lti/t_i_r.pdf ↗

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Multiple Dwellings Law (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.5), newly
constructed multiple dwellings shall be exempt from any local rent control ordinances for a period
of 30 years following completion of construction of the building. Rents that are subsidized by
governmental funding may also be exempt from local rent control ordinances. A tenant may
contact the Rent Control Board or municipal clerk in their town to find out if their rental unit is
covered by a rent control or rent leveling ordinance.
Although the State of New Jersey does not have any laws that establish, govern, or control
rents, a landlord can increase rents if they follow certain procedures. A landlord cannot raise the
rent mid-lease term. The old lease must be terminated, and the new lease must have the increased
rental payment. The landlord has to offer the tenant a new lease with the increased rent once the
old lease has been terminated. In order to terminate a lease, the landlord must take the following
steps (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(f)):
1. Landlord must give the tenant proper written notice, which informs the tenant that the current
lease is terminated, and the tenant can remain in the premises by signing a new lease at an
increased rent.
2. Written notice must also state that end of the current lease, tenant has the right to continue
renting the premises at the increased rent.