Local landlord and tenant rules in Moonachie Borough, New Jersey

Moonachie Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Moonachie Code ch. 23, art. I, §§ 23-1.3, 23-1.6, 23-1.11 (Mobile Home Parks, 2023)), on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in Moonachie Borough, New Jersey

Rent regulation

Moonachie’s rent control is for mobile home parks: a park operator may apply once a year, through the Ombudsman, for a base-rent increase of no more than the CPI-W increase (New York–Northeastern New Jersey), after a valid notice to quit, and only after owning and operating the park for twelve months; a capital improvement surcharge may not exceed 10% of the base rent. Because that limit is CPI-based, state law (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 — so confirm which applies.

Source: Moonachie Code ch. 23, art. I, §§ 23-1.3, 23-1.6, 23-1.11 (Mobile Home Parks, 2023). Checked on November 11, 2026.

Office: Moonachie Rent Leveling (Ombudsman), (201) 641-1813 (website).

New Jersey rules that apply in Moonachie Borough

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 Moonachie Borough

22.8% of the occupied homes in Moonachie Borough are rented, about 242 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $1,127 a month, lower than across New Jersey ($1,720); that is what households report paying, utilities included, not the asking rent for a vacant apartment.

72.0% 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 Moonachie Borough
Moonachie BoroughBergen CountyNew Jersey
Households that rent22.8% (±9.7 points)34.7%36.2%
Median gross rent$1,127 (±$341)$1,914$1,720
Homes built before 198072.0% (±13.2 points)73.8%62.8%

All housing figures for Moonachie 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 Moonachie Borough

Rent control office: Moonachie Rent Leveling (Ombudsman), (201) 641-1813 (website).

Questions about Moonachie Borough’s local rules

Does Moonachie Borough have rent control?

Moonachie’s rent control is for mobile home parks: a park operator may apply once a year, through the Ombudsman, for a base-rent increase of no more than the CPI-W increase (New York–Northeastern New Jersey), after a valid notice to quit, and only after owning and operating the park for twelve months; a capital improvement surcharge may not exceed 10% of the base rent. Because that limit is CPI-based, state law (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 — so confirm which applies. (Moonachie Code ch. 23, art. I, §§ 23-1.3, 23-1.6, 23-1.11 (Mobile Home Parks, 2023))

How much can a landlord raise the rent in Moonachie Borough?

Moonachie’s rent control is for mobile home parks: a park operator may apply once a year, through the Ombudsman, for a base-rent increase of no more than the CPI-W increase (New York–Northeastern New Jersey), after a valid notice to quit, and only after owning and operating the park for twelve months; a capital improvement surcharge may not exceed 10% of the base rent. 5% in twelve months — so confirm which applies. (Moonachie Code ch. 23, art. I, §§ 23-1.3, 23-1.6, 23-1.11 (Mobile Home Parks, 2023))

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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