Local landlord and tenant rules in Eatontown Borough, New Jersey
Eatontown Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Eatontown Code ch. 256, art. II, §§ 256-5, 256-6, 256-8, 256-14, 256-16 (2015)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Eatontown Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Eatontown the rent of an apartment or a mobile home space may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before — once a year, with 60 days’ notice showing the calculation and certifying substantial compliance with the codes, or the old rent continues. Any unit that is or becomes vacant is permanently decontrolled and may be rented at market rate. Motels, hotels, commercial rentals and owner-occupied structures with two or fewer rental units are exempt; a newly built unit sets its first year’s rent. For a mobile home space the state’s 3.5% cap (P.L. 2025, c. 85) preempts this CPI formula for tenancies that began after the cap took effect.
Source: Eatontown Code ch. 256, art. II, §§ 256-5, 256-6, 256-8, 256-14, 256-16 (2015). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Eatontown Rent Leveling Board, (732) 389-7600 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Eatontown 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 Eatontown Borough
41.9% of the occupied homes in Eatontown Borough are rented, about 2,395 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,601 a month, lower than across New Jersey ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
47.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
64.9% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Eatontown Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 41.9% (±5.2 points) | 24.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,601 (±$113) | $1,827 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 47.0% (±11.0 points) | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $60,392 (±$11,788) | $62,592 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 64.9% (±8.5 points) | 57.1% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 31.2% (±6.5 points) | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 12.1% (±3.5 points) | 18.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Eatontown 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 Eatontown Borough
Rent control office: Eatontown Rent Leveling Board, (732) 389-7600 (website).
Questions about Eatontown Borough’s local rules
Does Eatontown Borough have rent control?
In Eatontown the rent of an apartment or a mobile home space may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before — once a year, with 60 days’ notice showing the calculation and certifying substantial compliance with the codes, or the old rent continues. Any unit that is or becomes vacant is permanently decontrolled and may be rented at market rate. Motels, hotels, commercial rentals and owner-occupied structures with two or fewer rental units are exempt; a newly built unit sets its first year’s rent. For a mobile home space the state’s 3.5% cap (P.L. 2025, c. 85) preempts this CPI formula for tenancies that began after the cap took effect. (Eatontown Code ch. 256, art. II, §§ 256-5, 256-6, 256-8, 256-14, 256-16 (2015))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Eatontown Borough?
In Eatontown the rent of an apartment or a mobile home space may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before — once a year, with 60 days’ notice showing the calculation and certifying substantial compliance with the codes, or the old rent continues. 85) preempts this CPI formula for tenancies that began after the cap took effect. (Eatontown Code ch. 256, art. II, §§ 256-5, 256-6, 256-8, 256-14, 256-16 (2015))
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.