Local landlord and tenant rules in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Pennsauken Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Pennsauken Code ch. 251, art. I, §§ 251-2, 251-5 – 251-10 (Ord. 89-30)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Pennsauken Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Pennsauken’s rent stabilization covers apartment complexes and any owner of six or more units in the Township in all (single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums counted together). The Commission may grant once a year an increase of up to the lesser of 4% or the Delaware Valley CPI for the previous calendar year, on proof that a proper termination notice was served within 30 days before it takes effect. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next rent on an affidavit filed with the Rent Control Secretary; report a first rental’s rent within 60 days, and post the maximum rents.
Source: Pennsauken Code ch. 251, art. I, §§ 251-2, 251-5 – 251-10 (Ord. 89-30). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Pennsauken Rent Control Commission, (856) 665-1000 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Pennsauken Township
| 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 Pennsauken Township
26.1% of the occupied homes in Pennsauken Township are rented, about 3,371 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,209 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.
56.9% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
81.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Pennsauken Township | Camden County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 26.1% (±3.5 points) | 35.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,209 (±$76) | $1,402 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 56.9% (±7.8 points) | 54.5% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $39,208 (±$12,735) | $49,624 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 81.4% (±5.6 points) | 71.0% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 10.1% (±1.8 points) | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 17.3% (±2.9 points) | 21.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Pennsauken 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 Pennsauken Township
Rent control office: Pennsauken Rent Control Commission, (856) 665-1000 (website).
Questions about Pennsauken Township’s local rules
Does Pennsauken Township have rent control?
Pennsauken’s rent stabilization covers apartment complexes and any owner of six or more units in the Township in all (single-family homes, townhouses and condominiums counted together). The Commission may grant once a year an increase of up to the lesser of 4% or the Delaware Valley CPI for the previous calendar year, on proof that a proper termination notice was served within 30 days before it takes effect. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next rent on an affidavit filed with the Rent Control Secretary; report a first rental’s rent within 60 days, and post the maximum rents. (Pennsauken Code ch. 251, art. I, §§ 251-2, 251-5 – 251-10 (Ord. 89-30))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Pennsauken Township?
The Commission may grant once a year an increase of up to the lesser of 4% or the Delaware Valley CPI for the previous calendar year, on proof that a proper termination notice was served within 30 days before it takes effect. (Pennsauken Code ch. 251, art. I, §§ 251-2, 251-5 – 251-10 (Ord. 89-30))
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.