Local landlord and tenant rules in Ridgefield Borough, New Jersey
Ridgefield Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Ridgefield Code ch. 322, §§ 322-1, 322-2, 322-5, 322-6, 322-16 (amended through Ord. 2389, 2020)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Ridgefield Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Ridgefield the annual increase is 2.5% where the tenant supplies and pays for heat and 3% where the landlord does, once in twelve months; a garage or parking space that is part of the housing space may rise by no more than 3.5%. Owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings are exempt, and a federally subsidized tenant’s rent may not be raised at all while subsidized. Every rental unit must be registered — the Board may deny an increase otherwise. A vacant unit may be re-rented at up to 112.5% of the highest allowable rent for an apartment of equal character in the Borough, then is controlled again.
Source: Ridgefield Code ch. 322, §§ 322-1, 322-2, 322-5, 322-6, 322-16 (amended through Ord. 2389, 2020). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Ridgefield Rent Leveling Board, (201) 943-5215 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Ridgefield 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) |
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The homes these rules cover in Ridgefield Borough
48.6% of the occupied homes in Ridgefield Borough are rented, about 1,961 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,095 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.
47.8% 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.
| Ridgefield Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 48.6% (±6.3 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,095 (±$161) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 47.8% (±10.1 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $82,019 (±$9,632) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 79.8% (±10.1 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 9.3% (±3.8 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 21.3% (±5.4 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield Borough
Rent control office: Ridgefield Rent Leveling Board, (201) 943-5215 (website).
Questions about Ridgefield Borough’s local rules
Does Ridgefield Borough have rent control?
In Ridgefield the annual increase is 2.5% where the tenant supplies and pays for heat and 3% where the landlord does, once in twelve months; a garage or parking space that is part of the housing space may rise by no more than 3.5%. Owner-occupied one- and two-family dwellings are exempt, and a federally subsidized tenant’s rent may not be raised at all while subsidized. Every rental unit must be registered — the Board may deny an increase otherwise. A vacant unit may be re-rented at up to 112.5% of the highest allowable rent for an apartment of equal character in the Borough, then is controlled again. (Ridgefield Code ch. 322, §§ 322-1, 322-2, 322-5, 322-6, 322-16 (amended through Ord. 2389, 2020))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Ridgefield Borough?
5%. 5% of the highest allowable rent for an apartment of equal character in the Borough, then is controlled again. (Ridgefield Code ch. 322, §§ 322-1, 322-2, 322-5, 322-6, 322-16 (amended through Ord. 2389, 2020))
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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