Local landlord and tenant rules in Guttenberg Town, New Jersey
Guttenberg Town, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Guttenberg Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1, 12-2g, 12-5, 12-6 (amended through Ord. 28-21)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Guttenberg Town, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Guttenberg the annual increase is 3% when the tenant pays the utilities and 3.5% when the landlord provides them; for a qualified senior or disabled tenant it is the lesser of 2.5% or the CPI. All increases together may not exceed 9.5% in a year. One-family houses, condominium and cooperative units after their first sale, buildings of five or fewer units where the landlord lives, and new construction begun after January 1, 2015 (for up to 30 years) are exempt. File the registration statement with a $25 fee every January 15.
Source: Guttenberg Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1, 12-2g, 12-5, 12-6 (amended through Ord. 28-21). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Guttenberg Rent Control Board, (201) 868-2315 ext 106 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Guttenberg Town
| 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 Guttenberg Town
60.0% of the occupied homes in Guttenberg Town are rented, about 3,123 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,677 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.
63.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
61.7% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Guttenberg Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 60.0% (±5.9 points) | 69.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,677 (±$71) | $1,894 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 63.8% (±9.8 points) | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $45,732 (±$14,071) | $75,879 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 61.7% (±8.1 points) | 61.9% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 55.6% (±6.1 points) | 52.7% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 28.0% (±5.8 points) | 33.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Guttenberg Town: 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 Guttenberg Town
Rent control office: Guttenberg Rent Control Board, (201) 868-2315 ext 106 (website).
Questions about Guttenberg Town’s local rules
Does Guttenberg Town have rent control?
In Guttenberg the annual increase is 3% when the tenant pays the utilities and 3.5% when the landlord provides them; for a qualified senior or disabled tenant it is the lesser of 2.5% or the CPI. All increases together may not exceed 9.5% in a year. One-family houses, condominium and cooperative units after their first sale, buildings of five or fewer units where the landlord lives, and new construction begun after January 1, 2015 (for up to 30 years) are exempt. File the registration statement with a $25 fee every January 15. (Guttenberg Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1, 12-2g, 12-5, 12-6 (amended through Ord. 28-21))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Guttenberg Town?
5% or the CPI. 5% in a year. (Guttenberg Code ch. 12, §§ 12-1, 12-2g, 12-5, 12-6 (amended through Ord. 28-21))
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.