Local landlord and tenant rules in Fairview Borough, New Jersey
Fairview Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Fairview Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1.3, 12-1.6, 12-1.11, 12-1.13, 12-1.21 (2016 publication)), rental registration (Fairview Borough Code ch. 32 (Rental Property), art. I (Registration and Inspection), §§ 32-3 to 32-6 (Ord. No. 17-10)) and other landlord obligations (Fairview Borough Code ch. 30 (Short-Term Rental Property), §§ 30-2, 30-4 to 30-6 (Ord. No. 16-19)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Fairview Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Fairview’s chapter, as published, lets a landlord raise the rent on the anniversary date by 10% of the current rent — 7% for a qualified senior citizen or disabled tenant (household income below 50% of the Bergen County median) — with every increase filed with the Rent Leveling Commission and no increase for a unit not properly registered. A vacant unit is decontrolled: landlord and tenant agree the rent, then it is controlled again. Buildings with two or fewer rental units (the landlord’s own unit not counted) and new construction for two years after its certificate of occupancy are exempt. The DCA survey describes a different formula; confirm with the Commission.
Source: Fairview Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1.3, 12-1.6, 12-1.11, 12-1.13, 12-1.21 (2016 publication). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Fairview Rent Leveling Commission, (201) 943-3300, Ext. 280.
Rental registration
The owner of every Fairview two-family house and every single-family house the owner does not live in must register it with the Code Enforcement Bureau each year by February 15, and again whenever the occupancy changes, and schedule an inspection for compliance with State law and the Borough’s ordinances — every year and on each change in occupancy. The fee is $50 for a non-owner-occupied house and $50 for each rental unit in a multifamily building; the unit an owner lives in is exempt, and senior citizens and veterans who hold the State property tax deduction pay no fee.
Source: Fairview Borough Code ch. 32 (Rental Property), art. I (Registration and Inspection), §§ 32-3 to 32-6 (Ord. No. 17-10). Checked on November 12, 2026.
Other landlord obligations
Fairview forbids renting any home for 30 days or less for any consideration, and forbids advertising or soliciting such a rental; only the owner’s own unpaid house guests may stay that briefly. A violation is a public nuisance with a fine of up to $1,250, each day a separate violation.
Source: Fairview Borough Code ch. 30 (Short-Term Rental Property), §§ 30-2, 30-4 to 30-6 (Ord. No. 16-19). Checked on November 12, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Fairview 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 Fairview Borough
66.8% of the occupied homes in Fairview Borough are rented, about 3,650 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,694 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.
55.3% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
72.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Fairview Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 66.8% (±6.1 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,694 (±$95) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 55.3% (±10.8 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $51,879 (±$8,066) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 72.8% (±11.3 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 26.4% (±6.6 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 19.6% (±5.7 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Fairview 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 Fairview Borough
Rent control office: Fairview Rent Leveling Commission, (201) 943-3300, Ext. 280.
Questions about Fairview Borough’s local rules
Does Fairview Borough have rent control?
Fairview’s chapter, as published, lets a landlord raise the rent on the anniversary date by 10% of the current rent — 7% for a qualified senior citizen or disabled tenant (household income below 50% of the Bergen County median) — with every increase filed with the Rent Leveling Commission and no increase for a unit not properly registered. A vacant unit is decontrolled: landlord and tenant agree the rent, then it is controlled again. Buildings with two or fewer rental units (the landlord’s own unit not counted) and new construction for two years after its certificate of occupancy are exempt. The DCA survey describes a different formula; confirm with the Commission. (Fairview Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1.3, 12-1.6, 12-1.11, 12-1.13, 12-1.21 (2016 publication))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Fairview Borough?
Fairview’s chapter, as published, lets a landlord raise the rent on the anniversary date by 10% of the current rent — 7% for a qualified senior citizen or disabled tenant (household income below 50% of the Bergen County median) — with every increase filed with the Rent Leveling Commission and no increase for a unit not properly registered. (Fairview Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1.3, 12-1.6, 12-1.11, 12-1.13, 12-1.21 (2016 publication))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Fairview Borough?
The owner of every Fairview two-family house and every single-family house the owner does not live in must register it with the Code Enforcement Bureau each year by February 15, and again whenever the occupancy changes, and schedule an inspection for compliance with State law and the Borough’s ordinances — every year and on each change in occupancy. The fee is $50 for a non-owner-occupied house and $50 for each rental unit in a multifamily building; the unit an owner lives in is exempt, and senior citizens and veterans who hold the State property tax deduction pay no fee. (Fairview Borough Code ch. 32 (Rental Property), art. I (Registration and Inspection), §§ 32-3 to 32-6 (Ord. No. 17-10))
What else does Fairview Borough require of landlords?
Fairview forbids renting any home for 30 days or less for any consideration, and forbids advertising or soliciting such a rental; only the owner’s own unpaid house guests may stay that briefly. A violation is a public nuisance with a fine of up to $1,250, each day a separate violation. (Fairview Borough Code ch. 30 (Short-Term Rental Property), §§ 30-2, 30-4 to 30-6 (Ord. No. 16-19))
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.