Local landlord and tenant rules in Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey
Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Chesilhurst Code ch. 373, art. I, §§ 373-1, 373-2, 373-14, 373-16 (1996)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Chesilhurst Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Chesilhurst every rent increase is applied for to the Rent Control Board at the end of a lease, and none takes effect until the Board sets its amount and date — between 1% and 6% (more only on a hardship application) and once in twelve months. The Borough repealed its vacancy decontrol in 1996, so a vacant unit stays controlled. Motels, hotels, commercial buildings, owner-occupied two-family homes and public or subsidized units are exempt, and new or substantially rehabilitated units for two years. Every rental unit is registered with the Board each year.
Source: Chesilhurst Code ch. 373, art. I, §§ 373-1, 373-2, 373-14, 373-16 (1996). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Chesilhurst Rent Control Board, (856) 767-4153 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Chesilhurst 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 Chesilhurst Borough
11.0% of the occupied homes in Chesilhurst Borough are rented, about 58 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
66.3% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Chesilhurst Borough | Camden County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 11.0% (±4.8 points) | 35.3% | 36.2% |
| Median income of renter households | $25,250 (±$8,468) | $49,624 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 66.3% (±11.8 points) | 71.0% | 62.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 11.8% (±4.9 points) | 21.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Chesilhurst 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 Chesilhurst Borough
Rent control office: Chesilhurst Rent Control Board, (856) 767-4153 (website).
Questions about Chesilhurst Borough’s local rules
Does Chesilhurst Borough have rent control?
In Chesilhurst every rent increase is applied for to the Rent Control Board at the end of a lease, and none takes effect until the Board sets its amount and date — between 1% and 6% (more only on a hardship application) and once in twelve months. The Borough repealed its vacancy decontrol in 1996, so a vacant unit stays controlled. Motels, hotels, commercial buildings, owner-occupied two-family homes and public or subsidized units are exempt, and new or substantially rehabilitated units for two years. Every rental unit is registered with the Board each year. (Chesilhurst Code ch. 373, art. I, §§ 373-1, 373-2, 373-14, 373-16 (1996))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Chesilhurst Borough?
In Chesilhurst every rent increase is applied for to the Rent Control Board at the end of a lease, and none takes effect until the Board sets its amount and date — between 1% and 6% (more only on a hardship application) and once in twelve months. (Chesilhurst Code ch. 373, art. I, §§ 373-1, 373-2, 373-14, 373-16 (1996))
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.