Local landlord and tenant rules in Elmwood Park Borough, New Jersey
Elmwood Park Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Elmwood Park Code ch. 13, §§ 13-1.2, 13-2.1, 13-2.2, 13-11), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Elmwood Park Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Elmwood Park a rent may rise by no more than 2.5% in any calendar year, at the end of a lease. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may raise the next tenant’s rent by up to 65% over the previous rent (a second vacancy in the same year allows a second 65%, not above fair market value), filing the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement with the Rent Stabilization Board; the unit is then controlled again, and each complex must post a notice explaining vacancy decontrol. A landlord with fewer than four units who rents no other housing in the Borough, hotels and motels, and federally subsidized units while subsidized are exempt.
Source: Elmwood Park Code ch. 13, §§ 13-1.2, 13-2.1, 13-2.2, 13-11. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Elmwood Park Rent Leveling Board, (201) 796-1457 ext- 204 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Elmwood Park 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) |
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The homes these rules cover in Elmwood Park Borough
42.5% of the occupied homes in Elmwood Park Borough are rented, about 3,173 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,074 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.
49.9% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
78.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Elmwood Park Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 42.5% (±4.9 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,074 (±$102) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 49.9% (±9.1 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $73,940 (±$21,307) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 78.4% (±7.9 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 10.2% (±2.7 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.4% (±3.3 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Elmwood Park 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 Elmwood Park Borough
Rent control office: Elmwood Park Rent Leveling Board, (201) 796-1457 ext- 204 (website).
Questions about Elmwood Park Borough’s local rules
Does Elmwood Park Borough have rent control?
In Elmwood Park a rent may rise by no more than 2.5% in any calendar year, at the end of a lease. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may raise the next tenant’s rent by up to 65% over the previous rent (a second vacancy in the same year allows a second 65%, not above fair market value), filing the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement with the Rent Stabilization Board; the unit is then controlled again, and each complex must post a notice explaining vacancy decontrol. A landlord with fewer than four units who rents no other housing in the Borough, hotels and motels, and federally subsidized units while subsidized are exempt. (Elmwood Park Code ch. 13, §§ 13-1.2, 13-2.1, 13-2.2, 13-11)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Elmwood Park Borough?
5% in any calendar year, at the end of a lease. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may raise the next tenant’s rent by up to 65% over the previous rent (a second vacancy in the same year allows a second 65%, not above fair market value), filing the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement with the Rent Stabilization Board; the unit is then controlled again, and each complex must post a notice explaining vacancy decontrol. (Elmwood Park Code ch. 13, §§ 13-1.2, 13-2.1, 13-2.2, 13-11)
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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