Local landlord and tenant rules in Little Falls Township, New Jersey
Little Falls Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Little Falls Code ch. 178, §§ 178-1, 178-2, 178-5 (2016)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Little Falls Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Little Falls the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy, by no more than the CPI change from 90 days before the lease was entered into to 90 days before it ends, capped at 5%; for a tenant who has lived in the unit since August 31, 2005 or earlier, only half that CPI change. No increase is allowed while a fire, health or housing violation notice is outstanding. Motels, hotels and lots with three or fewer residential units are exempt.
Source: Little Falls Code ch. 178, §§ 178-1, 178-2, 178-5 (2016). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Little Falls Rent Leveling Board, (973) 256-0170 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Little Falls 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 Little Falls Township
28.8% of the occupied homes in Little Falls Township are rented, about 1,597 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,843 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.
42.3% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
80.2% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Little Falls Township | Passaic County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.8% (±4.8 points) | 46.9% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,843 (±$120) | $1,621 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 42.3% (±12.0 points) | 57.0% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $86,335 (±$22,858) | $51,907 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 80.2% (±9.5 points) | 77.3% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 21.8% (±4.5 points) | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.8% (±4.1 points) | 19.0% | 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 Little Falls Township
Rent control office: Little Falls Rent Leveling Board, (973) 256-0170 (website).
Questions about Little Falls Township’s local rules
Does Little Falls Township have rent control?
In Little Falls the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy, by no more than the CPI change from 90 days before the lease was entered into to 90 days before it ends, capped at 5%; for a tenant who has lived in the unit since August 31, 2005 or earlier, only half that CPI change. No increase is allowed while a fire, health or housing violation notice is outstanding. Motels, hotels and lots with three or fewer residential units are exempt. (Little Falls Code ch. 178, §§ 178-1, 178-2, 178-5 (2016))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Little Falls Township?
In Little Falls the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy, by no more than the CPI change from 90 days before the lease was entered into to 90 days before it ends, capped at 5%; for a tenant who has lived in the unit since August 31, 2005 or earlier, only half that CPI change. (Little Falls Code ch. 178, §§ 178-1, 178-2, 178-5 (2016))
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.