Local landlord and tenant rules in North Arlington Borough, New Jersey
North Arlington Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (North Arlington Code ch. 285, §§ 285-8, 285-10, 285-15, 285-17 (Ord. 1867)) and other landlord obligations (North Arlington Borough Code ch. 304 (Short-Term Rentals), §§ 304-2 to 304-8 (Ord. No. 2348, May 12, 2022)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in North Arlington Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In North Arlington, where the landlord supplies heat and hot water, the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than 5% on a rent of $325 or less, 4.5% up to $499.99 and 4% at $500 or more; where the tenant supplies them, 4%; for a qualified senior tenant named on the lease, 2% — once in twelve months. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the next rent may be at most 30% above the prior tenant’s, once in twelve months, with the vacating tenant’s non-coercion certification filed within 60 days; a vacated unit in a three- or four-family house leaves rent control altogether. One- and two-family homes, hotels and motels, and new construction on its first rental are exempt. No new tenant may move in without a certificate of occupancy from the Construction Code Official.
Source: North Arlington Code ch. 285, §§ 285-8, 285-10, 285-15, 285-17 (Ord. 1867). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: North Arlington Rent Leveling Secretary, (201) 991-6060, ext- 111 (website).
Other landlord obligations
North Arlington prohibits renting or leasing any home, or any room or section of one, for less than 30 days, as well as renting a home for commercial or corporate purposes and renting out a home’s amenities, such as a pool or yard, on their own; advertising a prohibited rental is itself a violation, each day a separate offense. Hotels, motels, rooming and boarding houses and bed-and-breakfasts are not covered, and no rental of any length may be occupied without the certificate of occupancy it requires.
Source: North Arlington Borough Code ch. 304 (Short-Term Rentals), §§ 304-2 to 304-8 (Ord. No. 2348, May 12, 2022). Checked on November 12, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in North Arlington 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 North Arlington Borough
55.6% of the occupied homes in North Arlington Borough are rented, about 3,699 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,738 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.
43.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
89.3% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| North Arlington Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 55.6% (±5.5 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,738 (±$54) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 43.7% (±9.1 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $83,191 (±$9,854) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 89.3% (±8.8 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 20.4% (±4.8 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 20.4% (±4.1 points) | 19.6% | 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 North Arlington Borough
Rent control office: North Arlington Rent Leveling Secretary, (201) 991-6060, ext- 111 (website).
Questions about North Arlington Borough’s local rules
Does North Arlington Borough have rent control?
In North Arlington, where the landlord supplies heat and hot water, the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than 5% on a rent of $325 or less, 4.5% up to $499.99 and 4% at $500 or more; where the tenant supplies them, 4%; for a qualified senior tenant named on the lease, 2% — once in twelve months. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the next rent may be at most 30% above the prior tenant’s, once in twelve months, with the vacating tenant’s non-coercion certification filed within 60 days; a vacated unit in a three- or four-family house leaves rent control altogether. One- and two-family homes, hotels and motels, and new construction on its first rental are exempt. No new tenant may move in without a certificate of occupancy from the Construction Code Official. (North Arlington Code ch. 285, §§ 285-8, 285-10, 285-15, 285-17 (Ord. 1867))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in North Arlington Borough?
99 and 4% at $500 or more; where the tenant supplies them, 4%; for a qualified senior tenant named on the lease, 2% — once in twelve months. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the next rent may be at most 30% above the prior tenant’s, once in twelve months, with the vacating tenant’s non-coercion certification filed within 60 days; a vacated unit in a three- or four-family house leaves rent control altogether. (North Arlington Code ch. 285, §§ 285-8, 285-10, 285-15, 285-17 (Ord. 1867))
What else does North Arlington Borough require of landlords?
North Arlington prohibits renting or leasing any home, or any room or section of one, for less than 30 days, as well as renting a home for commercial or corporate purposes and renting out a home’s amenities, such as a pool or yard, on their own; advertising a prohibited rental is itself a violation, each day a separate offense. Hotels, motels, rooming and boarding houses and bed-and-breakfasts are not covered, and no rental of any length may be occupied without the certificate of occupancy it requires. (North Arlington Borough Code ch. 304 (Short-Term Rentals), §§ 304-2 to 304-8 (Ord. No. 2348, May 12, 2022))
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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