Local landlord and tenant rules in Caldwell Borough, New Jersey
Caldwell Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Caldwell Code ch. 182, §§ 182-2, 182-11, 182-17), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Caldwell Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Caldwell the annual increase may not exceed 2.75% of the previous year’s rent — parking and pet fees count as rent — and no more than once in twelve months; every lease must name the Rent Review Board, the maximum allowable rent and the tenant’s right to object. One-unit dwellings and owner-occupied two-unit dwellings are exempt. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may set the next tenant’s rent, except that where the owner rents four or more units it may be no more than 25% above what the chapter otherwise allows; the unit is then controlled again.
Source: Caldwell Code ch. 182, §§ 182-2, 182-11, 182-17. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Caldwell Rent Review Board, (973) 226-6100 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Caldwell 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) |
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The homes these rules cover in Caldwell Borough
58.1% of the occupied homes in Caldwell Borough are rented, about 2,208 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,976 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.
52.1% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
72.6% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Caldwell Borough | Essex County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 58.1% (±6.3 points) | 55.1% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,976 (±$197) | $1,531 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 52.1% (±9.7 points) | 55.1% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $74,619 (±$9,699) | $51,273 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 72.6% (±9.2 points) | 74.2% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 44.3% (±8.7 points) | 31.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 26.4% (±5.3 points) | 23.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Caldwell Borough: 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 Caldwell Borough
Rent control office: Caldwell Rent Review Board, (973) 226-6100 (website).
Questions about Caldwell Borough’s local rules
Does Caldwell Borough have rent control?
In Caldwell the annual increase may not exceed 2.75% of the previous year’s rent — parking and pet fees count as rent — and no more than once in twelve months; every lease must name the Rent Review Board, the maximum allowable rent and the tenant’s right to object. One-unit dwellings and owner-occupied two-unit dwellings are exempt. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may set the next tenant’s rent, except that where the owner rents four or more units it may be no more than 25% above what the chapter otherwise allows; the unit is then controlled again. (Caldwell Code ch. 182, §§ 182-2, 182-11, 182-17)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Caldwell Borough?
75% of the previous year’s rent — parking and pet fees count as rent — and no more than once in twelve months; every lease must name the Rent Review Board, the maximum allowable rent and the tenant’s right to object. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may set the next tenant’s rent, except that where the owner rents four or more units it may be no more than 25% above what the chapter otherwise allows; the unit is then controlled again. (Caldwell Code ch. 182, §§ 182-2, 182-11, 182-17)
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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