Local landlord and tenant rules in River Edge Borough, New Jersey
River Edge Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (River Edge Code ch. 336, §§ 336-1 – 336-4, 336-8), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in River Edge Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In River Edge the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than 4% of the previous rent (4% a year for a tenancy at will, twelve months after the last increase) — 3% for a landlord who has not filed the required income, expense and rent-roll statement with the Borough Clerk within 60 days of its due date. Property tax increases are included in that percentage, so no tax surcharge may be charged. After a vacancy the Rent Leveling Board accepts as voluntary, landlord and new tenant agree the rent. Motels, hotels and buildings of four units or fewer are exempt.
Source: River Edge Code ch. 336, §§ 336-1 – 336-4, 336-8. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: River Edge Rent Leveling Board, (201) 599-6303 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in River Edge 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 River Edge Borough
23.8% of the occupied homes in River Edge Borough are rented, about 1,071 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,879 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.
54.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
82.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| River Edge Borough | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.8% (±4.5 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,879 (±$98) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 54.7% (±15.4 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $73,984 (±$18,351) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 82.4% (±10.2 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 8.4% (±3.8 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.0% (±4.9 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for River Edge 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 River Edge Borough
Rent control office: River Edge Rent Leveling Board, (201) 599-6303 (website).
Questions about River Edge Borough’s local rules
Does River Edge Borough have rent control?
In River Edge the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than 4% of the previous rent (4% a year for a tenancy at will, twelve months after the last increase) — 3% for a landlord who has not filed the required income, expense and rent-roll statement with the Borough Clerk within 60 days of its due date. Property tax increases are included in that percentage, so no tax surcharge may be charged. After a vacancy the Rent Leveling Board accepts as voluntary, landlord and new tenant agree the rent. Motels, hotels and buildings of four units or fewer are exempt. (River Edge Code ch. 336, §§ 336-1 – 336-4, 336-8)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in River Edge Borough?
In River Edge the rent may rise at the end of a lease by no more than 4% of the previous rent (4% a year for a tenancy at will, twelve months after the last increase) — 3% for a landlord who has not filed the required income, expense and rent-roll statement with the Borough Clerk within 60 days of its due date. Property tax increases are included in that percentage, so no tax surcharge may be charged. (River Edge Code ch. 336, §§ 336-1 – 336-4, 336-8)
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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