Local landlord and tenant rules in Edgewater Borough, New Jersey
Edgewater Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Edgewater Code ch. 339, §§ 339-2, 339-20, 339-22, 339-27) and other landlord obligations (Edgewater Borough Code ch. 335 (Rental Property), art. V (Short-Term Rental of Property), §§ 335-21 to 335-24), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Edgewater Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Edgewater a rent may rise once in twelve months by no more than 5% where the landlord must furnish heat and 3.5% where it need not; for a qualified senior citizen or disabled tenant, 3.5% either way. Landlord-provided parking fees may rise by no more than 1% a year. Motels, hotels, commercial space, two-unit buildings, owner-occupied three-unit buildings and condominium or cooperative units (unless the landlord owns three or more in the building) are exempt. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may take a vacancy decontrol increase, filing the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement with the Rent Control Board.
Source: Edgewater Code ch. 339, §§ 339-2, 339-20, 339-22, 339-27. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Edgewater Rent Control Board, (201) 943-1700 ext-3133 (website).
Other landlord obligations
Edgewater prohibits short-term rentals outright: no home, or any part of one, may be rented for less than 30 consecutive days, no owner or manager may allow it, and nobody may advertise, solicit or facilitate one. Fines start at $1,250 a day for each unit for a first violation, $1,500 for a second and $2,000 for a third or later, each day a separate violation, with jail possible at the court’s discretion.
Source: Edgewater Borough Code ch. 335 (Rental Property), art. V (Short-Term Rental of Property), §§ 335-21 to 335-24. Checked on November 12, 2026.
Other landlord obligations
Under an Edgewater Board of Health ordinance, a landlord whose building of two or more households is supplied with hot water from a system the owner controls must provide hot water around the clock, every day, at no less than 110°F and no more than 160°F, unless the lease expressly says otherwise.
Source: Edgewater Borough Code ch. 523 (Rental Property — Board of Health), art. I (Furnishing of Hot Water), §§ 523-1 to 523-3. Checked on November 12, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Edgewater 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 Edgewater Borough
60.2% of the occupied homes in Edgewater Borough are rented, about 4,348 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,579 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.
55.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
30.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Edgewater Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 60.2% (±5.5 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,579 (±$176) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 55.0% (±12.2 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $102,008 (±$17,533) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 30.4% (±7.1 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 69.3% (±6.1 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 33.8% (±5.1 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Edgewater 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 Edgewater Borough
Rent control office: Edgewater Rent Control Board, (201) 943-1700 ext-3133 (website).
Questions about Edgewater Borough’s local rules
Does Edgewater Borough have rent control?
In Edgewater a rent may rise once in twelve months by no more than 5% where the landlord must furnish heat and 3.5% where it need not; for a qualified senior citizen or disabled tenant, 3.5% either way. Landlord-provided parking fees may rise by no more than 1% a year. Motels, hotels, commercial space, two-unit buildings, owner-occupied three-unit buildings and condominium or cooperative units (unless the landlord owns three or more in the building) are exempt. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may take a vacancy decontrol increase, filing the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement with the Rent Control Board. (Edgewater Code ch. 339, §§ 339-2, 339-20, 339-22, 339-27)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Edgewater Borough?
5% either way. Landlord-provided parking fees may rise by no more than 1% a year. (Edgewater Code ch. 339, §§ 339-2, 339-20, 339-22, 339-27)
What else does Edgewater Borough require of landlords?
Edgewater prohibits short-term rentals outright: no home, or any part of one, may be rented for less than 30 consecutive days, no owner or manager may allow it, and nobody may advertise, solicit or facilitate one. Fines start at $1,250 a day for each unit for a first violation, $1,500 for a second and $2,000 for a third or later, each day a separate violation, with jail possible at the court’s discretion. (Edgewater Borough Code ch. 335 (Rental Property), art. V (Short-Term Rental of Property), §§ 335-21 to 335-24) Under an Edgewater Board of Health ordinance, a landlord whose building of two or more households is supplied with hot water from a system the owner controls must provide hot water around the clock, every day, at no less than 110°F and no more than 160°F, unless the lease expressly says otherwise. (Edgewater Borough Code ch. 523 (Rental Property — Board of Health), art. I (Furnishing of Hot Water), §§ 523-1 to 523-3)
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.