Local landlord and tenant rules in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

Old Bridge Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Old Bridge Code ch. 388, §§ 388-3, 388-12, 388-12.1, 388-14 (Ord. 2024-12)), late fees (Old Bridge Code § 388-14 (tenant protection)), rental registration (Old Bridge Township Code § 388-10) and 1 more kind of rule, on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in Old Bridge Township, New Jersey

Rent regulation

In Old Bridge the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or of a periodic tenancy of at least a year, by the lower of the January 1 CPI or 3%; property taxes passed on to a tenant are separate. In an apartment complex of four or more units no late charge may exceed 4% of the rent due when it is less than 30 days late. Motels, hotels, buildings up to one-third commercial and buildings of two or fewer units are exempt, and multiple dwellings built after December 23, 1999 for up to 30 years. A tenant of three years or more who wants another apartment in the same complex has priority, at no more than the highest rent of a never-decontrolled apartment of the same size.

Source: Old Bridge Code ch. 388, §§ 388-3, 388-12, 388-12.1, 388-14 (Ord. 2024-12). Checked on November 11, 2026.

Office: Old Bridge Rent Stabilization Board, (732) 721-5600 ext- 4022 (website).

Late fees

Old Bridge: in a rent-controlled multiple-dwelling complex of four or more units, a late charge may not exceed 4% of the rent due for rent less than 30 days late.

Source: Old Bridge Code § 388-14 (tenant protection). Checked on November 11, 2026.

Old Bridge Rent Stabilization Board registration — apartment complexes

The owner of an apartment complex registers with the Rent Stabilization Board, files a copy of the mortgage and a statement of the rent for every unit as of October 1 each year, and pays an annual registration fee of $10 per unit, due January 1, to the Department of Finance. Give every tenant a copy of the rent stabilization article when they sign or renew.

Source: Old Bridge Township Code § 388-10. Checked on November 4, 2026.

Old Bridge monthly tenant list — apartment complexes

By the 10th of each month, submit the previous month's tenant list — each tenant's name, apartment number, monthly rent, lease expiration and the other details the ordinance lists. The Township withholds certificates of occupancy for new tenancies from an owner who has not.

Source: Old Bridge Rent Stabilization Board. Checked on November 4, 2026.

Old Bridge certificate of occupancy for a new tenancy

Apartment complexes notify the Department of Community Development of the need for a certificate of occupancy inspection at least three days before occupancy. Give the tenant a copy of the certificate and send one to the Rent Stabilization Board; the landlord may not charge the tenant for it.

Source: Old Bridge Township Code § 388. Checked on November 4, 2026.

New Jersey rules that apply in Old Bridge 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)

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The homes these rules cover in Old Bridge Township

29.6% of the occupied homes in Old Bridge Township are rented, about 7,633 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $1,538 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.

46.5% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.

58.9% 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 Old Bridge Township
Old Bridge TownshipMiddlesex CountyNew Jersey
Households that rent29.6% (±2.1 points)36.4%36.2%
Median gross rent$1,538 (±$82)$1,871$1,720
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent46.5% (±5.9 points)48.1%51.6%
Median income of renter households$71,576 (±$7,714)$76,035$62,674
Homes built before 198058.9% (±3.4 points)57.4%62.8%
Homes in buildings of five or more units20.9% (±2.5 points)24.0%21.8%
Rental vacancy rate4.8% (±1.9 points)2.4%3.5%
Households that moved in since 202015.0% (±1.7 points)21.3%21.2%

All housing figures for Old Bridge 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 Old Bridge Township

Rent control office: Old Bridge Rent Stabilization Board, (732) 721-5600 ext- 4022 (website).

Questions about Old Bridge Township’s local rules

Does Old Bridge Township have rent control?

In Old Bridge the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or of a periodic tenancy of at least a year, by the lower of the January 1 CPI or 3%; property taxes passed on to a tenant are separate. In an apartment complex of four or more units no late charge may exceed 4% of the rent due when it is less than 30 days late. Motels, hotels, buildings up to one-third commercial and buildings of two or fewer units are exempt, and multiple dwellings built after December 23, 1999 for up to 30 years. A tenant of three years or more who wants another apartment in the same complex has priority, at no more than the highest rent of a never-decontrolled apartment of the same size. (Old Bridge Code ch. 388, §§ 388-3, 388-12, 388-12.1, 388-14 (Ord. 2024-12))

How much can a landlord raise the rent in Old Bridge Township?

In Old Bridge the rent may rise once in twelve months, at the end of a lease or of a periodic tenancy of at least a year, by the lower of the January 1 CPI or 3%; property taxes passed on to a tenant are separate. In an apartment complex of four or more units no late charge may exceed 4% of the rent due when it is less than 30 days late. (Old Bridge Code ch. 388, §§ 388-3, 388-12, 388-12.1, 388-14 (Ord. 2024-12))

Does Old Bridge Township limit late fees?

Old Bridge: in a rent-controlled multiple-dwelling complex of four or more units, a late charge may not exceed 4% of the rent due for rent less than 30 days late. (Old Bridge Code § 388-14 (tenant protection))

Do landlords have to register rentals in Old Bridge Township?

The owner of an apartment complex registers with the Rent Stabilization Board, files a copy of the mortgage and a statement of the rent for every unit as of October 1 each year, and pays an annual registration fee of $10 per unit, due January 1, to the Department of Finance. Give every tenant a copy of the rent stabilization article when they sign or renew. (Old Bridge Township Code § 388-10) By the 10th of each month, submit the previous month's tenant list — each tenant's name, apartment number, monthly rent, lease expiration and the other details the ordinance lists. The Township withholds certificates of occupancy for new tenancies from an owner who has not. (Old Bridge Rent Stabilization Board)

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

Apartment complexes notify the Department of Community Development of the need for a certificate of occupancy inspection at least three days before occupancy. Give the tenant a copy of the certificate and send one to the Rent Stabilization Board; the landlord may not charge the tenant for it. (Old Bridge Township Code § 388)

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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