Local landlord and tenant rules in Bloomfield Township, New Jersey
Bloomfield Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Bloomfield Code ch. 435, §§ 435-2, 435-4 (2016)), rental registration (Bloomfield Township Code §§ 431-2 – 431-6) and inspections before a new tenant (Bloomfield Township Code §§ 431-7, 431-12), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Bloomfield Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Bloomfield the rent may rise at the end of a lease by up to 3% a year, or by the CPI change from three months before the lease began to three months before it ends if that is greater — never more than 5% — with written notice to the tenant and the Rent Leveling Board. Buildings of five or fewer housing spaces are exempt. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next tenant’s rent, once the non-coercion certification and the vacancy filing are made with the Board; the unit is then controlled again.
Source: Bloomfield Code ch. 435, §§ 435-2, 435-4 (2016). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Bloomfield Rent Leveling Board, (973) 680-4192 (website).
Bloomfield Rental Property Registration
Every rental unit is registered with the Township Inspections Department; the registration stays effective while the occupancy and its information are unchanged, so a new tenancy means a new registration. File an amended form within 20 days of any change. Chapter 431 was rewritten in full on May 19, 2025.
Source: Bloomfield Township Code §§ 431-2 – 431-6. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Bloomfield Certificate of Code Compliance
No rental unit may be rented without a certificate of code compliance. The unit is inspected at least once every three years and at every change in occupancy, by the Township's own inspectors only, and a copy of the certificate goes to the tenants (§ 431-14).
Source: Bloomfield Township Code §§ 431-7, 431-12. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Bloomfield Township
| 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 Bloomfield Township
49.3% of the occupied homes in Bloomfield Township are rented, about 10,466 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,824 a month, higher than across New Jersey ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
45.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
80.3% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Bloomfield Township | Essex County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.3% (±3.2 points) | 55.1% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,824 (±$58) | $1,531 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 45.8% (±5.5 points) | 55.1% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $73,034 (±$6,193) | $51,273 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 80.3% (±4.4 points) | 74.2% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 27.2% (±3.0 points) | 31.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 26.9% (±2.7 points) | 23.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Bloomfield Township: rent by bedrooms, home values, property taxes, commute.
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 Bloomfield Township
Rent control office: Bloomfield Rent Leveling Board, (973) 680-4192 (website).
Questions about Bloomfield Township’s local rules
Does Bloomfield Township have rent control?
In Bloomfield the rent may rise at the end of a lease by up to 3% a year, or by the CPI change from three months before the lease began to three months before it ends if that is greater — never more than 5% — with written notice to the tenant and the Rent Leveling Board. Buildings of five or fewer housing spaces are exempt. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next tenant’s rent, once the non-coercion certification and the vacancy filing are made with the Board; the unit is then controlled again. (Bloomfield Code ch. 435, §§ 435-2, 435-4 (2016))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Bloomfield Township?
In Bloomfield the rent may rise at the end of a lease by up to 3% a year, or by the CPI change from three months before the lease began to three months before it ends if that is greater — never more than 5% — with written notice to the tenant and the Rent Leveling Board. (Bloomfield Code ch. 435, §§ 435-2, 435-4 (2016))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Bloomfield Township?
Every rental unit is registered with the Township Inspections Department; the registration stays effective while the occupancy and its information are unchanged, so a new tenancy means a new registration. File an amended form within 20 days of any change. Chapter 431 was rewritten in full on May 19, 2025. (Bloomfield Township Code §§ 431-2 – 431-6)
Does Bloomfield Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
No rental unit may be rented without a certificate of code compliance. The unit is inspected at least once every three years and at every change in occupancy, by the Township's own inspectors only, and a copy of the certificate goes to the tenants (§ 431-14). (Bloomfield Township Code §§ 431-7, 431-12)
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.
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