Local landlord and tenant rules in Roseland Borough, New Jersey

Roseland Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Roseland Code ch. 10, § 10-8 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 10-8.2, 10-8.7, 10-8.11, 10-8.12), on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in Roseland Borough, New Jersey

Rent regulation

In Roseland a rent of $1,500 or more a month may rise by no more than 3.5% of the previous year’s rent (the table in § 10-8.11 sets other percentages for lower rents), with 30 days’ notice — and no increase of any kind is allowed unless the landlord holds a current rent license. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next rent within the limits of § 10-8.2; the unit is then controlled again. A unit vacant for two full calendar months must be reported to the Rent Review Board within ten days.

Source: Roseland Code ch. 10, § 10-8 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 10-8.2, 10-8.7, 10-8.11, 10-8.12. Checked on November 11, 2026.

Office: Roseland Rent Review Board, (973) 403-6884.

New Jersey rules that apply in Roseland Borough

RuleNew 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 Roseland Borough

17.7% of the occupied homes in Roseland Borough are rented, about 445 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $3,297 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.

45.0% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.

53.6% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.

2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, with the 90% margin of error for Roseland Borough
Roseland BoroughEssex CountyNew Jersey
Households that rent17.7% (±6.1 points)55.1%36.2%
Median gross rent$3,297 (±$289)$1,531$1,720
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent45.0% (±21.2 points)55.1%51.6%
Median income of renter households$123,603 (±$41,902)$51,273$62,674
Homes built before 198053.6% (±11.8 points)74.2%62.8%
Homes in buildings of five or more units12.0% (±5.6 points)31.1%21.8%
Households that moved in since 202019.2% (±6.8 points)23.0%21.2%

All housing figures for Roseland 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 Roseland Borough

Rent control office: Roseland Rent Review Board, (973) 403-6884.

Questions about Roseland Borough’s local rules

Does Roseland Borough have rent control?

In Roseland a rent of $1,500 or more a month may rise by no more than 3.5% of the previous year’s rent (the table in § 10-8.11 sets other percentages for lower rents), with 30 days’ notice — and no increase of any kind is allowed unless the landlord holds a current rent license. After a voluntary, uncoerced vacancy the landlord may set the next rent within the limits of § 10-8.2; the unit is then controlled again. A unit vacant for two full calendar months must be reported to the Rent Review Board within ten days. (Roseland Code ch. 10, § 10-8 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 10-8.2, 10-8.7, 10-8.11, 10-8.12)

How much can a landlord raise the rent in Roseland Borough?

11 sets other percentages for lower rents), with 30 days’ notice — and no increase of any kind is allowed unless the landlord holds a current rent license. (Roseland Code ch. 10, § 10-8 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 10-8.2, 10-8.7, 10-8.11, 10-8.12)

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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