Local landlord and tenant rules in North Plainfield Borough, New Jersey
North Plainfield Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (North Plainfield Code ch. 12, §§ 12-3, 12-4, 12-5 (Ord. 741)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in North Plainfield Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In North Plainfield the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 4% of the base rent component where the landlord does not supply heat and 5% where it does, once in twelve months. When a unit in a building of ten or fewer units is vacated voluntarily or after a just-cause dispossession it leaves rent stabilization for good; in a building of more than ten units the next tenant’s first rent is free and later increases follow the chapter. Hotels, motels and similar transient uses are exempt.
Source: North Plainfield Code ch. 12, §§ 12-3, 12-4, 12-5 (Ord. 741). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: North Plainfield Rent Stabilization Board, (908) 769-2900 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in North Plainfield 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) |
Every New Jersey rule Seayora publishes.
The homes these rules cover in North Plainfield Borough
46.7% of the occupied homes in North Plainfield Borough are rented, about 3,659 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,752 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.
56.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
85.6% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| North Plainfield Borough | Somerset County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 46.7% (±4.8 points) | 25.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,752 (±$75) | $2,033 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 56.0% (±10.7 points) | 49.0% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $56,187 (±$12,508) | $82,470 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 85.6% (±8.0 points) | 46.3% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 23.7% (±6.0 points) | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 18.7% (±3.4 points) | 20.2% | 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 Plainfield Borough
Rent control office: North Plainfield Rent Stabilization Board, (908) 769-2900 (website).
Questions about North Plainfield Borough’s local rules
Does North Plainfield Borough have rent control?
In North Plainfield the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 4% of the base rent component where the landlord does not supply heat and 5% where it does, once in twelve months. When a unit in a building of ten or fewer units is vacated voluntarily or after a just-cause dispossession it leaves rent stabilization for good; in a building of more than ten units the next tenant’s first rent is free and later increases follow the chapter. Hotels, motels and similar transient uses are exempt. (North Plainfield Code ch. 12, §§ 12-3, 12-4, 12-5 (Ord. 741))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in North Plainfield Borough?
In North Plainfield the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 4% of the base rent component where the landlord does not supply heat and 5% where it does, once in twelve months. (North Plainfield Code ch. 12, §§ 12-3, 12-4, 12-5 (Ord. 741))
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.