Local landlord and tenant rules in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Cherry Hill Code ch. 14, art. I, §§ 14-2, 14-3.2 – 14-3.4, 14-4 (Ord. 2012-17)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Cherry Hill’s rent review covers dwellings and mobile home sites of a landlord holding seven or more concurrent leases: a rent may rise only on the Rent Review Board’s approval of a petition, at most once in twelve months — by the CPI multiplier (housing component, Philadelphia area), never more than 5% of the gross potential allowable rent, or on a hardship petition. A unit vacant on June 11, 2012, any new unit, and any unit since vacated and re-rented is permanently decontrolled — the written lease must say so above the tenant’s signature, or the unit stays controlled. Mobile home parks have no vacancy decontrol, and for their sites the state’s 3.5% cap (P.L. 2025, c. 85) preempts a CPI-based increase for newer tenancies.
Source: Cherry Hill Code ch. 14, art. I, §§ 14-2, 14-3.2 – 14-3.4, 14-4 (Ord. 2012-17). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Cherry Hill Rent Review Board, (856) 488-7800 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill Township
23.5% of the occupied homes in Cherry Hill Township are rented, about 6,934 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,882 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.
42.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
72.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Cherry Hill Township | Camden County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.5% (±2.4 points) | 35.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,882 (±$158) | $1,402 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 42.8% (±6.6 points) | 54.5% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $75,921 (±$6,841) | $49,624 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 72.8% (±3.7 points) | 71.0% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 21.3% (±2.2 points) | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 19.5% (±2.0 points) | 21.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Cherry Hill 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 Cherry Hill Township
Rent control office: Cherry Hill Rent Review Board, (856) 488-7800 (website).
Questions about Cherry Hill Township’s local rules
Does Cherry Hill Township have rent control?
Cherry Hill’s rent review covers dwellings and mobile home sites of a landlord holding seven or more concurrent leases: a rent may rise only on the Rent Review Board’s approval of a petition, at most once in twelve months — by the CPI multiplier (housing component, Philadelphia area), never more than 5% of the gross potential allowable rent, or on a hardship petition. A unit vacant on June 11, 2012, any new unit, and any unit since vacated and re-rented is permanently decontrolled — the written lease must say so above the tenant’s signature, or the unit stays controlled. Mobile home parks have no vacancy decontrol, and for their sites the state’s 3.5% cap (P.L. 2025, c. 85) preempts a CPI-based increase for newer tenancies. (Cherry Hill Code ch. 14, art. I, §§ 14-2, 14-3.2 – 14-3.4, 14-4 (Ord. 2012-17))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Cherry Hill Township?
Cherry Hill’s rent review covers dwellings and mobile home sites of a landlord holding seven or more concurrent leases: a rent may rise only on the Rent Review Board’s approval of a petition, at most once in twelve months — by the CPI multiplier (housing component, Philadelphia area), never more than 5% of the gross potential allowable rent, or on a hardship petition. 85) preempts a CPI-based increase for newer tenancies. (Cherry Hill Code ch. 14, art. I, §§ 14-2, 14-3.2 – 14-3.4, 14-4 (Ord. 2012-17))
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.