Local landlord and tenant rules in Haddon Township, New Jersey
Haddon Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Haddon Township Code ch. 189, §§ 189-7, 189-9, 189-15, 189-17 – 189-19 (Ord. 1313)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Haddon Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Haddon Township the Rent Control Board sets each September the standard increase for the next calendar year — the lower of the average CPI-W increases for the New York–Newark–Jersey City and the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington indexes over July to June — and no annual increase may exceed 4%, once in twelve months, applied for in writing, and only while the dwelling is in substantial compliance and its maintenance schedule is filed. After a voluntary vacancy (with the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement) the landlord may set the next rent, which becomes the new base rent. Units built in a redevelopment area are exempt unless the redevelopment terms say otherwise.
Source: Haddon Township Code ch. 189, §§ 189-7, 189-9, 189-15, 189-17 – 189-19 (Ord. 1313). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Haddon Township Rent Control Board, (856) 833-6265 ext- 6265 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Haddon 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 Haddon Township
33.6% of the occupied homes in Haddon Township are rented, about 2,349 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,745 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.
49.1% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
89.5% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Haddon Township | Camden County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.6% (±5.2 points) | 35.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,745 (±$105) | $1,402 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 49.1% (±11.9 points) | 54.5% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $61,964 (±$16,484) | $49,624 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 89.5% (±8.9 points) | 71.0% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 25.5% (±5.4 points) | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 21.9% (±4.4 points) | 21.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Haddon 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 Haddon Township
Rent control office: Haddon Township Rent Control Board, (856) 833-6265 ext- 6265 (website).
Questions about Haddon Township’s local rules
Does Haddon Township have rent control?
In Haddon Township the Rent Control Board sets each September the standard increase for the next calendar year — the lower of the average CPI-W increases for the New York–Newark–Jersey City and the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington indexes over July to June — and no annual increase may exceed 4%, once in twelve months, applied for in writing, and only while the dwelling is in substantial compliance and its maintenance schedule is filed. After a voluntary vacancy (with the vacating tenant’s non-coercion statement) the landlord may set the next rent, which becomes the new base rent. Units built in a redevelopment area are exempt unless the redevelopment terms say otherwise. (Haddon Township Code ch. 189, §§ 189-7, 189-9, 189-15, 189-17 – 189-19 (Ord. 1313))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Haddon Township?
In Haddon Township the Rent Control Board sets each September the standard increase for the next calendar year — the lower of the average CPI-W increases for the New York–Newark–Jersey City and the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington indexes over July to June — and no annual increase may exceed 4%, once in twelve months, applied for in writing, and only while the dwelling is in substantial compliance and its maintenance schedule is filed. (Haddon Township Code ch. 189, §§ 189-7, 189-9, 189-15, 189-17 – 189-19 (Ord. 1313))
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.