Local landlord and tenant rules in Ewing Township, New Jersey
Ewing Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Ewing Code ch. 14, art. IV, §§ 14-26, 14-37, 14-41 (Ord. 98-11)), rental registration (Ewing Construction Office) and inspections before a new tenant (Ewing Construction Official), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Ewing Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Ewing’s rent control covers individually administered buildings or complexes of 20 or more units: at the end of any tenancy the rent may rise by no more than 85% of the average CPI-W increase (the average of the Philadelphia and New York–Northeastern New Jersey indexes) for the one-year periods ending in January and July. It governs renewal rents only — the first rent of a new tenancy is the landlord’s to set. Motels, hotels and transient buildings are exempt.
Source: Ewing Code ch. 14, art. IV, §§ 14-26, 14-37, 14-41 (Ord. 98-11). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Ewing Rent Control Board, (609) 436-1200 (website).
Ewing landlord registration — January 31
The landlord of a non-owner-occupied one-unit rental or a two-unit property registers with the Construction Office and renews by January 31 every year; municipal taxes and charges must be current. Amend within 20 days of any change.
Source: Ewing Construction Office. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Ewing inspection and property transfer certificate at each change in tenancy
Each rental unit is inspected at every change in tenancy, and no tenant may occupy it until the Construction Official issues a property transfer certificate.
Source: Ewing Construction Official. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Ewing 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 Ewing Township
33.1% of the occupied homes in Ewing Township are rented, about 4,629 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,679 a month, not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.
47.3% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
71.6% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Ewing Township | Mercer County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.1% (±3.2 points) | 37.8% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,679 (±$81) | $1,623 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 47.3% (±7.9 points) | 50.0% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $69,054 (±$4,108) | $61,039 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 71.6% (±5.6 points) | 64.2% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 26.0% (±3.4 points) | 23.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 21.9% (±3.2 points) | 21.8% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Ewing 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 Ewing Township
Rent control office: Ewing Rent Control Board, (609) 436-1200 (website).
Questions about Ewing Township’s local rules
Does Ewing Township have rent control?
Ewing’s rent control covers individually administered buildings or complexes of 20 or more units: at the end of any tenancy the rent may rise by no more than 85% of the average CPI-W increase (the average of the Philadelphia and New York–Northeastern New Jersey indexes) for the one-year periods ending in January and July. It governs renewal rents only — the first rent of a new tenancy is the landlord’s to set. Motels, hotels and transient buildings are exempt. (Ewing Code ch. 14, art. IV, §§ 14-26, 14-37, 14-41 (Ord. 98-11))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Ewing Township?
Ewing’s rent control covers individually administered buildings or complexes of 20 or more units: at the end of any tenancy the rent may rise by no more than 85% of the average CPI-W increase (the average of the Philadelphia and New York–Northeastern New Jersey indexes) for the one-year periods ending in January and July. (Ewing Code ch. 14, art. IV, §§ 14-26, 14-37, 14-41 (Ord. 98-11))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Ewing Township?
The landlord of a non-owner-occupied one-unit rental or a two-unit property registers with the Construction Office and renews by January 31 every year; municipal taxes and charges must be current. Amend within 20 days of any change. (Ewing Construction Office)
Does Ewing Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
Each rental unit is inspected at every change in tenancy, and no tenant may occupy it until the Construction Official issues a property transfer certificate. (Ewing Construction Official)
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.