Local landlord and tenant rules in Palisades Park Borough, New Jersey
Palisades Park Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Palisades Park Code ch. 235, §§ 235-24 – 235-29 (Ord. 1032)), inspections before a new tenant (Palisades Park Borough Code ch. 198 (Occupancy, Certificates of Continuing), §§ 198-2 to 198-6, 198-9 (Ord. No. 1244, as amended by Ord. No. 1528)) and other landlord obligations (Palisades Park Borough Code ch. 234 (Rental Property), §§ 234-2, 234-4 to 234-6), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Palisades Park Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Palisades Park the base rent may rise by 4% once in each twelve months after the last increase, with 30 days’ notice to the tenant; a unit in a subsidy program is held at the program’s maximum while subsidized. When a unit becomes vacant the landlord may rent it to the new tenant at the highest of the amounts § 235-29 allows, the first being the prior tenant’s rent plus 4%. Leases must carry the language § 235-25 prescribes, and no rent on an unregistered unit may be raised (§ 235-24).
Source: Palisades Park Code ch. 235, §§ 235-24 – 235-29 (Ord. 1032). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Palisades Park Rent Leveling Board, (201) 585-4100 (website).
Inspections before a new tenant
Before any home or apartment in Palisades Park is rented, leased or sold to a new occupant, the owner must apply to the Enforcement Officer for a certificate of continuing occupancy; the Officer inspects within 30 days of a complete application and issues it once the home meets the Borough’s and the State’s building, health, safety and fire codes and has an approved smoke detector. The application fee for an apartment is $50.
Source: Palisades Park Borough Code ch. 198 (Occupancy, Certificates of Continuing), §§ 198-2 to 198-6, 198-9 (Ord. No. 1244, as amended by Ord. No. 1528). Checked on November 12, 2026.
Other landlord obligations
Palisades Park forbids renting any home for 30 days or less for any consideration, and forbids advertising or soliciting such a rental; only the owner’s own unpaid house guests may stay that briefly. A violation is a public nuisance with a fine of up to $1,250, each day a separate violation.
Source: Palisades Park Borough Code ch. 234 (Rental Property), §§ 234-2, 234-4 to 234-6. Checked on November 12, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Palisades Park 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 Palisades Park Borough
64.5% of the occupied homes in Palisades Park Borough are rented, about 4,820 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,009 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.
53.5% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
54.6% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Palisades Park Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 64.5% (±4.2 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,009 (±$149) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 53.5% (±7.6 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $76,944 (±$10,494) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 54.6% (±7.3 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 26.7% (±4.7 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 30.4% (±5.6 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 Palisades Park Borough
Rent control office: Palisades Park Rent Leveling Board, (201) 585-4100 (website).
Questions about Palisades Park Borough’s local rules
Does Palisades Park Borough have rent control?
In Palisades Park the base rent may rise by 4% once in each twelve months after the last increase, with 30 days’ notice to the tenant; a unit in a subsidy program is held at the program’s maximum while subsidized. When a unit becomes vacant the landlord may rent it to the new tenant at the highest of the amounts § 235-29 allows, the first being the prior tenant’s rent plus 4%. Leases must carry the language § 235-25 prescribes, and no rent on an unregistered unit may be raised (§ 235-24). (Palisades Park Code ch. 235, §§ 235-24 – 235-29 (Ord. 1032))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Palisades Park Borough?
In Palisades Park the base rent may rise by 4% once in each twelve months after the last increase, with 30 days’ notice to the tenant; a unit in a subsidy program is held at the program’s maximum while subsidized. When a unit becomes vacant the landlord may rent it to the new tenant at the highest of the amounts § 235-29 allows, the first being the prior tenant’s rent plus 4%. (Palisades Park Code ch. 235, §§ 235-24 – 235-29 (Ord. 1032))
Does Palisades Park Borough require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
Before any home or apartment in Palisades Park is rented, leased or sold to a new occupant, the owner must apply to the Enforcement Officer for a certificate of continuing occupancy; the Officer inspects within 30 days of a complete application and issues it once the home meets the Borough’s and the State’s building, health, safety and fire codes and has an approved smoke detector. The application fee for an apartment is $50. (Palisades Park Borough Code ch. 198 (Occupancy, Certificates of Continuing), §§ 198-2 to 198-6, 198-9 (Ord. No. 1244, as amended by Ord. No. 1528))
What else does Palisades Park Borough require of landlords?
Palisades Park forbids renting any home for 30 days or less for any consideration, and forbids advertising or soliciting such a rental; only the owner’s own unpaid house guests may stay that briefly. A violation is a public nuisance with a fine of up to $1,250, each day a separate violation. (Palisades Park Borough Code ch. 234 (Rental Property), §§ 234-2, 234-4 to 234-6)
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.