Local landlord and tenant rules in Leonia Borough, New Jersey
Leonia Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Leonia Code ch. 220, §§ 220-1, 220-2, 220-3 (amended through Ord. 2022-19)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Leonia Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Leonia the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by the lesser of 5% or the CPI change from three months before the lease began to three months before it ends — never less than 3% and never more than 5% of the previous base rent in twelve months; garages and parking spaces outside the lease rise by the same percentage. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next rent. One- and two-family homes, motels and hotels are exempt, and a dwelling not previously covered sets its first rent freely.
Source: Leonia Code ch. 220, §§ 220-1, 220-2, 220-3 (amended through Ord. 2022-19). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Leonia Rent Leveling Board, (201) 592-5752 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Leonia 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 Leonia Borough
30.1% of the occupied homes in Leonia Borough are rented, about 1,007 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,073 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.
50.1% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
83.9% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Leonia Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.1% (±4.6 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,073 (±$235) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 50.1% (±11.4 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $65,417 (±$28,904) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 83.9% (±9.3 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 17.0% (±4.4 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.7% (±4.2 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Leonia 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 Leonia Borough
Rent control office: Leonia Rent Leveling Board, (201) 592-5752 (website).
Questions about Leonia Borough’s local rules
Does Leonia Borough have rent control?
In Leonia the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by the lesser of 5% or the CPI change from three months before the lease began to three months before it ends — never less than 3% and never more than 5% of the previous base rent in twelve months; garages and parking spaces outside the lease rise by the same percentage. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next rent. One- and two-family homes, motels and hotels are exempt, and a dwelling not previously covered sets its first rent freely. (Leonia Code ch. 220, §§ 220-1, 220-2, 220-3 (amended through Ord. 2022-19))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Leonia Borough?
In Leonia the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by the lesser of 5% or the CPI change from three months before the lease began to three months before it ends — never less than 3% and never more than 5% of the previous base rent in twelve months; garages and parking spaces outside the lease rise by the same percentage. (Leonia Code ch. 220, §§ 220-1, 220-2, 220-3 (amended through Ord. 2022-19))
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.
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