Local landlord and tenant rules in Fair Lawn Borough, New Jersey
Fair Lawn Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Fair Lawn Code ch. 177, §§ 177-2, 177-3, 177-4, 177-6, 177-15), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Fair Lawn Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Fair Lawn the rent may rise at the end of a lease (or every twelve months for a shorter letting) by no more than 4% of the current rent or the CPI increase (New York–northeastern New Jersey), whichever is less; garages and parking spaces rise by the same percentage and are listed separately in the lease. On a vacancy the next tenant’s rent may be at most 10% above the last maximum rent, once in twelve months — or, on the option in § 177-4, free of limit after capital improvements worth at least 15% of the dwelling’s assessed value (once in five years, for no more than 15% of a complex’s units a year). Owner-occupied buildings of two units or fewer and newly built units on their first rental are exempt. File the list of rents with the Rent Leveling Board by January 31, updated by July 31.
Source: Fair Lawn Code ch. 177, §§ 177-2, 177-3, 177-4, 177-6, 177-15. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board, (201) 564-6152 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn Borough
21.9% of the occupied homes in Fair Lawn Borough are rented, about 2,680 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,917 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.
59.1% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
88.2% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Fair Lawn Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 21.9% (±2.9 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,917 (±$88) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 59.1% (±10.1 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $61,667 (±$17,916) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 88.2% (±6.4 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 10.6% (±2.7 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 16.8% (±2.3 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Fair Lawn 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 Fair Lawn Borough
Rent control office: Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board, (201) 564-6152 (website).
Questions about Fair Lawn Borough’s local rules
Does Fair Lawn Borough have rent control?
In Fair Lawn the rent may rise at the end of a lease (or every twelve months for a shorter letting) by no more than 4% of the current rent or the CPI increase (New York–northeastern New Jersey), whichever is less; garages and parking spaces rise by the same percentage and are listed separately in the lease. On a vacancy the next tenant’s rent may be at most 10% above the last maximum rent, once in twelve months — or, on the option in § 177-4, free of limit after capital improvements worth at least 15% of the dwelling’s assessed value (once in five years, for no more than 15% of a complex’s units a year). Owner-occupied buildings of two units or fewer and newly built units on their first rental are exempt. File the list of rents with the Rent Leveling Board by January 31, updated by July 31. (Fair Lawn Code ch. 177, §§ 177-2, 177-3, 177-4, 177-6, 177-15)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Fair Lawn Borough?
In Fair Lawn the rent may rise at the end of a lease (or every twelve months for a shorter letting) by no more than 4% of the current rent or the CPI increase (New York–northeastern New Jersey), whichever is less; garages and parking spaces rise by the same percentage and are listed separately in the lease. On a vacancy the next tenant’s rent may be at most 10% above the last maximum rent, once in twelve months — or, on the option in § 177-4, free of limit after capital improvements worth at least 15% of the dwelling’s assessed value (once in five years, for no more than 15% of a complex’s units a year). (Fair Lawn Code ch. 177, §§ 177-2, 177-3, 177-4, 177-6, 177-15)
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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