Local landlord and tenant rules in Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey

Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Cedar Grove Code ch. 208, art. I, §§ 208-1, 208-2, 208-12 (Ord. 99-513)), on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in Cedar Grove Township, New Jersey

Rent regulation

In Cedar Grove the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy, by no more than the CPI (New York–Newark–Jersey City, all urban consumers) for the three months ending September 30 of the year before, plus 0.5% — and never more than 5.5% of the previous base rent. When a tenant vacates voluntarily the landlord may set the next rent without limit; the unit is then controlled again. Single-family homes, owner-occupied two-family homes and newly built units on their first rental are exempt.

Source: Cedar Grove Code ch. 208, art. I, §§ 208-1, 208-2, 208-12 (Ord. 99-513). Checked on November 11, 2026.

Office: Cedar Grove Rent Leveling Board, (973) 239-1410 (website).

New Jersey rules that apply in Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove Township

15.8% of the occupied homes in Cedar Grove Township are rented, about 786 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $1,896 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.

38.2% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.

72.3% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.

2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, with the 90% margin of error for Cedar Grove Township
	Cedar Grove Township	Essex County	New Jersey
Households that rent	15.8% (±3.1 points)	55.1%	36.2%
Median gross rent	$1,896 (±$302)	$1,531	$1,720
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent	38.2% (±15.9 points)	55.1%	51.6%
Median income of renter households	$73,429 (±$13,311)	$51,273	$62,674
Homes built before 1980	72.3% (±8.4 points)	74.2%	62.8%
Homes in buildings of five or more units	12.7% (±3.5 points)	31.1%	21.8%
Households that moved in since 2020	17.5% (±4.5 points)	23.0%	21.2%

All housing figures for Cedar Grove 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 Cedar Grove Township

Rent control office: Cedar Grove Rent Leveling Board, (973) 239-1410 (website).

Questions about Cedar Grove Township’s local rules

Does Cedar Grove Township have rent control?

How much can a landlord raise the rent in Cedar Grove Township?

5% of the previous base rent. (Cedar Grove Code ch. 208, art. I, §§ 208-1, 208-2, 208-12 (Ord. 99-513))

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.