Local landlord and tenant rules in Little Ferry Borough, New Jersey
Little Ferry Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Little Ferry Code ch. 15, §§ 15-1, 15-2, 15-6.1, 15-8, 15-9 (Ord. 1380-09-13)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Little Ferry Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Little Ferry the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI-U change from 90 days before the lease was entered into to 90 days before it ends, and never more than 10%; every increase together, tax surcharges included, may not exceed 10% in a year, and the utilities included in the rent may not be changed during a tenancy. Buildings of fewer than three rental units, owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units, transient premises and buildings up to one-third commercial are exempt. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may set the next rent under § 15-9, filing the vacancy statement with the Rent Leveling Board.
Source: Little Ferry Code ch. 15, §§ 15-1, 15-2, 15-6.1, 15-8, 15-9 (Ord. 1380-09-13). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Little Ferry Rent Leveling Board, (201) 641-9234.
New Jersey rules that apply in Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry Borough
54.3% of the occupied homes in Little Ferry Borough are rented, about 2,456 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,783 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.
46.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
75.1% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Little Ferry Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 54.3% (±6.7 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,783 (±$132) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 46.7% (±11.0 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $69,195 (±$14,696) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 75.1% (±11.2 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 33.3% (±7.2 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 22.8% (±5.0 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Little Ferry 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 Little Ferry Borough
Rent control office: Little Ferry Rent Leveling Board, (201) 641-9234.
Questions about Little Ferry Borough’s local rules
Does Little Ferry Borough have rent control?
In Little Ferry the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI-U change from 90 days before the lease was entered into to 90 days before it ends, and never more than 10%; every increase together, tax surcharges included, may not exceed 10% in a year, and the utilities included in the rent may not be changed during a tenancy. Buildings of fewer than three rental units, owner-occupied buildings of three or fewer units, transient premises and buildings up to one-third commercial are exempt. After a voluntary vacancy the landlord may set the next rent under § 15-9, filing the vacancy statement with the Rent Leveling Board. (Little Ferry Code ch. 15, §§ 15-1, 15-2, 15-6.1, 15-8, 15-9 (Ord. 1380-09-13))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Little Ferry Borough?
In Little Ferry the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI-U change from 90 days before the lease was entered into to 90 days before it ends, and never more than 10%; every increase together, tax surcharges included, may not exceed 10% in a year, and the utilities included in the rent may not be changed during a tenancy. (Little Ferry Code ch. 15, §§ 15-1, 15-2, 15-6.1, 15-8, 15-9 (Ord. 1380-09-13))
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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