Local landlord and tenant rules in Marlboro Township, New Jersey
Marlboro Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Marlboro Code ch. 235, art. I, §§ 235-5, 235-11, 235-14, 235-19), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Marlboro Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Marlboro’s rent control is for mobile home parks: once in twelve months the base rent of a space may rise by the CPI increase over the twelve months ending 120 days before the increase, never more than 5%. On the sale of a mobile home or a vacancy the base rent may rise 15%, once in five years (instead of that year’s CPI and pass-through increases); a space vacant twelve months or more, and a newly built space, set their first rent freely. Because the limit is CPI-based, P.L. 2025, c. 85 preempts it for site tenancies that began on or after the state cap took effect — those are held to 3.5% in twelve months.
Source: Marlboro Code ch. 235, art. I, §§ 235-5, 235-11, 235-14, 235-19. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Marlboro Rent Control Board, (732) 536-0200 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Marlboro 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 Marlboro Township
6.9% of the occupied homes in Marlboro Township are rented, about 998 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,699 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.
42.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
31.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Marlboro Township | Monmouth County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 6.9% (±1.8 points) | 24.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,699 (±$225) | $1,827 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 42.8% (±16.4 points) | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $100,865 (±$48,274) | $62,592 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 31.4% (±4.0 points) | 57.1% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 7.7% (±2.0 points) | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 14.6% (±2.2 points) | 18.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Marlboro 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 Marlboro Township
Rent control office: Marlboro Rent Control Board, (732) 536-0200 (website).
Questions about Marlboro Township’s local rules
Does Marlboro Township have rent control?
Marlboro’s rent control is for mobile home parks: once in twelve months the base rent of a space may rise by the CPI increase over the twelve months ending 120 days before the increase, never more than 5%. On the sale of a mobile home or a vacancy the base rent may rise 15%, once in five years (instead of that year’s CPI and pass-through increases); a space vacant twelve months or more, and a newly built space, set their first rent freely. Because the limit is CPI-based, P.L. 2025, c. 85 preempts it for site tenancies that began on or after the state cap took effect — those are held to 3.5% in twelve months. (Marlboro Code ch. 235, art. I, §§ 235-5, 235-11, 235-14, 235-19)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Marlboro Township?
Marlboro’s rent control is for mobile home parks: once in twelve months the base rent of a space may rise by the CPI increase over the twelve months ending 120 days before the increase, never more than 5%. On the sale of a mobile home or a vacancy the base rent may rise 15%, once in five years (instead of that year’s CPI and pass-through increases); a space vacant twelve months or more, and a newly built space, set their first rent freely. 5% in twelve months. (Marlboro Code ch. 235, art. I, §§ 235-5, 235-11, 235-14, 235-19)
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.