Local landlord and tenant rules in Atlantic Highlands Borough, New Jersey
Atlantic Highlands Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Atlantic Highlands Code ch. 277, §§ 277-1, 277-2 (2016)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Atlantic Highlands Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Atlantic Highlands a landlord may raise a tenant’s base rent once a year by the latest CPI increase, with a floor of 1.5% and a ceiling of 3%, plus or minus the tax pass-through — after 60 days’ written notice with the calculation, and only while the unit is in substantial compliance and the landlord’s Borough taxes are current. First-time rentals and vacant housing are covered too, so a unit stays under the limit for the next tenant. Buildings of four or fewer housing spaces, commercial buildings with two or fewer, motels and hotels, and condominium units are exempt — unless one owner controls five or more rented units in the complex.
Source: Atlantic Highlands Code ch. 277, §§ 277-1, 277-2 (2016). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Atlantic Highlands Rent Leveling Board, (732) 291-1444 ext- 3103.
New Jersey rules that apply in Atlantic Highlands Borough
| Rule | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| How long does a landlord have to return a security deposit in New Jersey? | 30 days |
| How much can a landlord charge for a security deposit in New Jersey? | 1.5 months of rent |
| Does a landlord have to pay interest on a security deposit in New Jersey? | Deposit must sit in an interest-bearing New Jersey account; interest is paid or credited annually. |
| How much notice does a landlord have to give before raising the rent in New Jersey? | 30 days |
| How much notice must a landlord give to end a tenancy in New Jersey? | 30 days |
| How many days does a tenant get to pay late rent in New Jersey? | No general statutory period |
| Is there a grace period for paying rent in New Jersey? | 5 business days (some tenants only) |
| How much can a landlord charge for a rental application fee in New Jersey? | $50 for all application fees together (not one- and two-family houses) |
Every New Jersey rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in Atlantic Highlands Borough
29.3% of the occupied homes in Atlantic Highlands Borough are rented, about 603 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,979 a month, not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
41.3% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
72.0% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Atlantic Highlands Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.3% (±7.1 points) | 24.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,979 (±$365) | $1,827 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 41.3% (±15.3 points) | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Homes built before 1980 | 72.0% (±12.1 points) | 57.1% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 29.7% (±8.1 points) | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 22.0% (±7.4 points) | 18.6% | 21.2% |
Source: US Census Bureau, Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — undefined. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Rentals and records in Atlantic Highlands Borough
Rent control office: Atlantic Highlands Rent Leveling Board, (732) 291-1444 ext- 3103.
Questions about Atlantic Highlands Borough’s local rules
Does Atlantic Highlands Borough have rent control?
In Atlantic Highlands a landlord may raise a tenant’s base rent once a year by the latest CPI increase, with a floor of 1.5% and a ceiling of 3%, plus or minus the tax pass-through — after 60 days’ written notice with the calculation, and only while the unit is in substantial compliance and the landlord’s Borough taxes are current. First-time rentals and vacant housing are covered too, so a unit stays under the limit for the next tenant. Buildings of four or fewer housing spaces, commercial buildings with two or fewer, motels and hotels, and condominium units are exempt — unless one owner controls five or more rented units in the complex. (Atlantic Highlands Code ch. 277, §§ 277-1, 277-2 (2016))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Atlantic Highlands Borough?
5% and a ceiling of 3%, plus or minus the tax pass-through — after 60 days’ written notice with the calculation, and only while the unit is in substantial compliance and the landlord’s Borough taxes are current. (Atlantic Highlands Code ch. 277, §§ 277-1, 277-2 (2016))
This is a summary of the local rules Seayora has read from each place’s own code, not legal advice. Ordinances change and a rule may have exceptions; check the citation and the office named before acting.