Local landlord and tenant rules in Maplewood Township, New Jersey

Maplewood Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Maplewood Code ch. 209, art. I, §§ 209-4, 209-7, 209-11 (repealed by Ord. 3168-25)), rental registration (Maplewood Township Code §§ 209-23, 209-24) and inspections before a new tenant (Maplewood Township Code § 209-27), on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in Maplewood Township, New Jersey

Rent regulation

In Maplewood the base rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the average CPI increase (New York metropolitan area) over the three calendar years before the prior lease expired. Maplewood repealed its vacancy decontrol section on October 7, 2025 (Ord. 3168-25), so a vacant unit stays under the limit for the next tenant. Hardship, capital improvement and tax surcharges need the Rent Leveling Board’s approval.

Source: Maplewood Code ch. 209, art. I, §§ 209-4, 209-7, 209-11 (repealed by Ord. 3168-25). Checked on November 11, 2026.

Office: Maplewood Rent Leveling Board, (973) 762-8120 (website).

Maplewood rental registration and licence — March 1 to February 28

Every rental unit — single-family and owner-occupied two-family homes included — is registered with the Township Clerk every year; the licence runs March 1 to February 28 and a new registration is required when it expires. Each unit is inspected at least once every 24 months, and no unit may be rented unless registered and licensed.

Source: Maplewood Township Code §§ 209-23, 209-24. Checked on November 4, 2026.

Maplewood amended registration for a new tenancy

File an amended registration form within 45 days of any change in its information; a change of tenancy is the one amendment that carries a fee. Give each tenant a copy of the registration form (§ 209-34).

Source: Maplewood Township Code § 209-27. Checked on November 4, 2026.

New Jersey rules that apply in Maplewood Township

RuleNew 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 Maplewood Township

25.1% of the occupied homes in Maplewood Township are rented, about 2,178 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $2,269 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.

53.5% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.

83.3% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.

2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, with the 90% margin of error for Maplewood Township
Maplewood TownshipEssex CountyNew Jersey
Households that rent25.1% (±3.3 points)55.1%36.2%
Median gross rent$2,269 (±$210)$1,531$1,720
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent53.5% (±11.7 points)55.1%51.6%
Median income of renter households$82,339 (±$8,722)$51,273$62,674
Homes built before 198083.3% (±6.1 points)74.2%62.8%
Homes in buildings of five or more units16.3% (±3.6 points)31.1%21.8%
Households that moved in since 202023.9% (±3.8 points)23.0%21.2%

All housing figures for Maplewood 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 Maplewood Township

Rent control office: Maplewood Rent Leveling Board, (973) 762-8120 (website).

Questions about Maplewood Township’s local rules

Does Maplewood Township have rent control?

In Maplewood the base rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the average CPI increase (New York metropolitan area) over the three calendar years before the prior lease expired. Maplewood repealed its vacancy decontrol section on October 7, 2025 (Ord. 3168-25), so a vacant unit stays under the limit for the next tenant. Hardship, capital improvement and tax surcharges need the Rent Leveling Board’s approval. (Maplewood Code ch. 209, art. I, §§ 209-4, 209-7, 209-11 (repealed by Ord. 3168-25))

How much can a landlord raise the rent in Maplewood Township?

In Maplewood the base rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the average CPI increase (New York metropolitan area) over the three calendar years before the prior lease expired. (Maplewood Code ch. 209, art. I, §§ 209-4, 209-7, 209-11 (repealed by Ord. 3168-25))

Do landlords have to register rentals in Maplewood Township?

Every rental unit — single-family and owner-occupied two-family homes included — is registered with the Township Clerk every year; the licence runs March 1 to February 28 and a new registration is required when it expires. Each unit is inspected at least once every 24 months, and no unit may be rented unless registered and licensed. (Maplewood Township Code §§ 209-23, 209-24)

Does Maplewood Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?

File an amended registration form within 45 days of any change in its information; a change of tenancy is the one amendment that carries a fee. Give each tenant a copy of the registration form (§ 209-34). (Maplewood Township Code § 209-27)

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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