Local landlord and tenant rules in Ridgefield Park Village, New Jersey
Ridgefield Park Village, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Ridgefield Park Code ch. 297, §§ 297-1, 297-2, 297-3, 297-12 (2018)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Ridgefield Park Village, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Ridgefield Park the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than the CPI increase for the past calendar year — three-quarters of it where the tenant provides the heat — with notice 60 days before a lease of a year or more ends (45 days for a shorter tenancy) and a copy to the Rent Stabilization Board. Any unit that becomes vacant is permanently decontrolled and may be rented at market rate. Public housing, transient premises, commercial space and dwellings of two or fewer units are exempt; a non-owner-occupied condominium or cooperative unit in a structure of three or more units is covered. A change of occupancy needs a new certificate of occupancy (§ 297-12).
Source: Ridgefield Park Code ch. 297, §§ 297-1, 297-2, 297-3, 297-12 (2018). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Ridgefield Park Rent Stabilization Board, (201) 641-9125 ext- 5 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Ridgefield Park Village
| 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 Park Village
39.9% of the occupied homes in Ridgefield Park Village are rented, about 2,036 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,731 a month, not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole ($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.
92.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Ridgefield Park Village | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 39.9% (±5.1 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,731 (±$153) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 47.8% (±11.9 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $68,761 (±$11,656) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 92.8% (±9.1 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 28.9% (±6.1 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 17.8% (±3.9 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 Ridgefield Park Village
Rent control office: Ridgefield Park Rent Stabilization Board, (201) 641-9125 ext- 5 (website).
Questions about Ridgefield Park Village’s local rules
Does Ridgefield Park Village have rent control?
In Ridgefield Park the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than the CPI increase for the past calendar year — three-quarters of it where the tenant provides the heat — with notice 60 days before a lease of a year or more ends (45 days for a shorter tenancy) and a copy to the Rent Stabilization Board. Any unit that becomes vacant is permanently decontrolled and may be rented at market rate. Public housing, transient premises, commercial space and dwellings of two or fewer units are exempt; a non-owner-occupied condominium or cooperative unit in a structure of three or more units is covered. A change of occupancy needs a new certificate of occupancy (§ 297-12). (Ridgefield Park Code ch. 297, §§ 297-1, 297-2, 297-3, 297-12 (2018))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Ridgefield Park Village?
In Ridgefield Park the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than the CPI increase for the past calendar year — three-quarters of it where the tenant provides the heat — with notice 60 days before a lease of a year or more ends (45 days for a shorter tenancy) and a copy to the Rent Stabilization Board. (Ridgefield Park Code ch. 297, §§ 297-1, 297-2, 297-3, 297-12 (2018))
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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