Local landlord and tenant rules in Hasbrouck Heights Borough, New Jersey
Hasbrouck Heights Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Hasbrouck Heights Code ch. 212, art. III, §§ 212-12, 212-13, 212-22, 212-24 (Ord. 2468, 2020)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Hasbrouck Heights Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Hasbrouck Heights the accumulated fair rental of a unit may rise once in twelve months by no more than 5% — 2.5% for a certified qualified senior tenant. When a unit becomes vacant it is decontrolled until relet, on the landlord’s filing with the Rent Board, and the new rent is then limited to the annual increase for as long as the same tenant stays. A unit rented for the first time sets its own first rent. Register with the Borough as § 212-22 requires.
Source: Hasbrouck Heights Code ch. 212, art. III, §§ 212-12, 212-13, 212-22, 212-24 (Ord. 2468, 2020). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Hasbrouck Heights Rent Leveling Board, (201) 288-0195 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Hasbrouck Heights 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) |
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The homes these rules cover in Hasbrouck Heights Borough
32.3% of the occupied homes in Hasbrouck Heights Borough are rented, about 1,444 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,700 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.
60.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
91.0% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Hasbrouck Heights Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 32.3% (±6.2 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,700 (±$66) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 60.8% (±16.9 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Homes built before 1980 | 91.0% (±12.5 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 15.5% (±6.0 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 16.5% (±4.9 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
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 Hasbrouck Heights Borough
Rent control office: Hasbrouck Heights Rent Leveling Board, (201) 288-0195 (website).
Questions about Hasbrouck Heights Borough’s local rules
Does Hasbrouck Heights Borough have rent control?
In Hasbrouck Heights the accumulated fair rental of a unit may rise once in twelve months by no more than 5% — 2.5% for a certified qualified senior tenant. When a unit becomes vacant it is decontrolled until relet, on the landlord’s filing with the Rent Board, and the new rent is then limited to the annual increase for as long as the same tenant stays. A unit rented for the first time sets its own first rent. Register with the Borough as § 212-22 requires. (Hasbrouck Heights Code ch. 212, art. III, §§ 212-12, 212-13, 212-22, 212-24 (Ord. 2468, 2020))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Hasbrouck Heights Borough?
5% for a certified qualified senior tenant. (Hasbrouck Heights Code ch. 212, art. III, §§ 212-12, 212-13, 212-22, 212-24 (Ord. 2468, 2020))
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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