Local landlord and tenant rules in Edison Township, New Jersey
Edison Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Edison Code ch. 17, §§ 17-4.1 – 17-4.4, 17-4.13), rental registration (Edison Township Code §§ 17-2.3 – 17-2.5) and inspections before a new tenant (Edison Township Code § 17-1.11), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Edison Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Edison the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 5% a year above the base rent. When a unit is vacated and re-rented, landlord and new tenant may agree any rent for the first one-year lease; file the amended multiple-dwelling registration within 30 days of the new lease. Certified rent rolls for every unit go to the Fair Rental Housing Board each February 1. Hotels, motels, rooming and boarding houses are not covered, and multiple dwellings built after June 25, 1987 are exempt for up to 30 years (with the written exemption notice in every lease).
Source: Edison Code ch. 17, §§ 17-4.1 – 17-4.4, 17-4.13. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Edison Fair Rental Housing Board, (732) 248-7259 (website).
Edison annual rental registration — January 15
By January 15 every year, file under oath with the Township Clerk and the Secretary to the Rent Control Board a statement for each rental unit (rent, surcharges, occupants, mortgage holders, fire-alarm and sprinkler affidavits where required). The licence runs March 1 to February 28, and no unit may be rented unless it is registered and licensed. File an amended form within 45 days of any change — a new tenancy carries a fee (§ 17-2.8) — give every tenant a copy of the registration form and post the certificate in the unit (§ 17-2.15). The article's licence and fee provisions are written for buildings of five or more units; confirm with the Clerk whether a smaller rental is covered.
Source: Edison Township Code §§ 17-2.3 – 17-2.5. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Edison reoccupancy inspection before a new tenant
No rental dwelling unit may be rented, leased or subleased until the Division of Health has done a reoccupancy inspection and issued a certificate of approval. Request it on the Division's form at least seven business days before the expected move-in, with the $75 fee ($100 for each reinspection). Keep the reoccupancy log book for two years and give the tenant the last copy of the inspection form against a signed receipt.
Source: Edison Township Code § 17-1.11. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Edison 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 Edison Township
39.4% of the occupied homes in Edison Township are rented, about 15,020 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,974 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.
38.6% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
55.7% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Edison Township | Middlesex County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.4% (±1.7 points) | 36.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,974 (±$50) | $1,871 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 38.6% (±4.1 points) | 48.1% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $93,039 (±$6,467) | $76,035 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 55.7% (±2.7 points) | 57.4% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 29.6% (±2.2 points) | 24.0% | 21.8% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.1% (±1.4 points) | 2.4% | 3.5% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 23.2% (±1.6 points) | 21.3% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Edison 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 Edison Township
Rent control office: Edison Fair Rental Housing Board, (732) 248-7259 (website).
Questions about Edison Township’s local rules
Does Edison Township have rent control?
In Edison the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 5% a year above the base rent. When a unit is vacated and re-rented, landlord and new tenant may agree any rent for the first one-year lease; file the amended multiple-dwelling registration within 30 days of the new lease. Certified rent rolls for every unit go to the Fair Rental Housing Board each February 1. Hotels, motels, rooming and boarding houses are not covered, and multiple dwellings built after June 25, 1987 are exempt for up to 30 years (with the written exemption notice in every lease). (Edison Code ch. 17, §§ 17-4.1 – 17-4.4, 17-4.13)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Edison Township?
In Edison the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 5% a year above the base rent. (Edison Code ch. 17, §§ 17-4.1 – 17-4.4, 17-4.13)
Do landlords have to register rentals in Edison Township?
By January 15 every year, file under oath with the Township Clerk and the Secretary to the Rent Control Board a statement for each rental unit (rent, surcharges, occupants, mortgage holders, fire-alarm and sprinkler affidavits where required). The licence runs March 1 to February 28, and no unit may be rented unless it is registered and licensed. File an amended form within 45 days of any change — a new tenancy carries a fee (§ 17-2.8) — give every tenant a copy of the registration form and post the certificate in the unit (§ 17-2.15). The article's licence and fee provisions are written for buildings of five or more units; confirm with the Clerk whether a smaller rental is covered. (Edison Township Code §§ 17-2.3 – 17-2.5)
Does Edison Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
No rental dwelling unit may be rented, leased or subleased until the Division of Health has done a reoccupancy inspection and issued a certificate of approval. Request it on the Division's form at least seven business days before the expected move-in, with the $75 fee ($100 for each reinspection). Keep the reoccupancy log book for two years and give the tenant the last copy of the inspection form against a signed receipt. (Edison Township Code § 17-1.11)
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.
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