Local landlord and tenant rules in Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Red Bank Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Red Bank Code ch. 530, art. I, §§ 530-1, 530-2, 530-12) and inspections before a new tenant (Red Bank Construction Official), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Red Bank Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
Red Bank’s rent control covers every rental unit in a building of three or more units on one parcel (owner-occupied included), three or more commonly owned rental units, and units in a co-op or condominium complex — but not buildings of two or fewer units or dwellings the owner occupies at least six months a year. At the end of a lease the rent may rise by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before, once a year, after proper notice. A vacant unit is decontrolled; report the old and new rents to the Rent Leveling Board within 15 days of re-renting.
Source: Red Bank Code ch. 530, art. I, §§ 530-1, 530-2, 530-12. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Red Bank Rent Leveling Board, (732) 530-2777 ext- 440 (website).
Red Bank registration renewed for each new occupant, before the certificate of occupancy
Every rental unit is registered with the Construction Official, and the registration is renewed and amended at each change of owner or occupants — a prerequisite to the new certificate of occupancy; no unit may be rented unless registered. The fee is $50 per unit (capped at $5,000 per property). Other changes are amended within five business days, each tenant gets a copy of the form, and only the occupants named on file may live there.
Source: Red Bank Construction Official. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Red Bank 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 Red Bank Borough
49.9% of the occupied homes in Red Bank Borough are rented, about 2,988 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,026 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.
48.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
79.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Red Bank Borough | Monmouth County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.9% (±5.1 points) | 24.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,026 (±$212) | $1,827 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 48.0% (±9.3 points) | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $74,318 (±$11,504) | $62,592 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 79.8% (±9.6 points) | 57.1% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 32.6% (±5.4 points) | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 28.9% (±4.8 points) | 18.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Red Bank Borough: 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 Red Bank Borough
Rent control office: Red Bank Rent Leveling Board, (732) 530-2777 ext- 440 (website).
Questions about Red Bank Borough’s local rules
Does Red Bank Borough have rent control?
Red Bank’s rent control covers every rental unit in a building of three or more units on one parcel (owner-occupied included), three or more commonly owned rental units, and units in a co-op or condominium complex — but not buildings of two or fewer units or dwellings the owner occupies at least six months a year. At the end of a lease the rent may rise by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before, once a year, after proper notice. A vacant unit is decontrolled; report the old and new rents to the Rent Leveling Board within 15 days of re-renting. (Red Bank Code ch. 530, art. I, §§ 530-1, 530-2, 530-12)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Red Bank Borough?
At the end of a lease the rent may rise by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before, once a year, after proper notice. (Red Bank Code ch. 530, art. I, §§ 530-1, 530-2, 530-12)
Does Red Bank Borough require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
Every rental unit is registered with the Construction Official, and the registration is renewed and amended at each change of owner or occupants — a prerequisite to the new certificate of occupancy; no unit may be rented unless registered. The fee is $50 per unit (capped at $5,000 per property). Other changes are amended within five business days, each tenant gets a copy of the form, and only the occupants named on file may live there. (Red Bank Construction Official)
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.