Local landlord and tenant rules in Secaucus Town, New Jersey
Secaucus Town, New Jersey has local rules on inspections before a new tenant (Secaucus Town Code ch. 105 (Property Maintenance, Inspection of Certain Dwelling Units), §§ 105-1, 105-3, 105-4, 105-9, 105-12, 105-13 (Ord. No. 94-32, as amended by Ord. No. 2010-11)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Secaucus Town, New Jersey
Inspections before a new tenant
In a Secaucus building or complex of five or more units — apartment complexes and garden apartments included, whoever owns each unit — no unit may be rented, leased, sold or occupied after a change in occupancy until the Construction Official has issued a certificate of habitability finding it fit for human occupancy. The owner pays $50 to apply, $15 for a first reinspection within three working days and $100 for each one after that; neither the tenant nor anyone else can waive the certificate, and knowingly moving in without one is itself a violation. Fines reach $1,000 a day. New construction and licensed hotels and motels are exempt.
Source: Secaucus Town Code ch. 105 (Property Maintenance, Inspection of Certain Dwelling Units), §§ 105-1, 105-3, 105-4, 105-9, 105-12, 105-13 (Ord. No. 94-32, as amended by Ord. No. 2010-11). Checked on November 12, 2026.
Secaucus certificate of habitability before a change of occupancy
In a building or complex of five or more units, no unit may be rented or occupied after a change in occupancy until the Construction Official or Inspection Official issues a certificate of habitability, issued within two days of a passed inspection. A temporary certificate for minor violations lasts no more than ten days, and neither the landlord nor the tenant can waive the requirement.
Source: Secaucus Construction Official. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Secaucus Town
| 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 Secaucus Town
49.4% of the occupied homes in Secaucus Town are rented, about 4,297 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,391 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.
35.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
49.4% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Secaucus Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.4% (±4.3 points) | 69.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,391 (±$224) | $1,894 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 35.7% (±6.9 points) | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $102,303 (±$39,115) | $75,879 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 49.4% (±6.4 points) | 61.9% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 42.4% (±3.9 points) | 52.7% | 21.8% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% (±3.1 points) | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 28.5% (±4.6 points) | 33.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Secaucus Town: 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.
Questions about Secaucus Town’s local rules
Does Secaucus Town require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
In a Secaucus building or complex of five or more units — apartment complexes and garden apartments included, whoever owns each unit — no unit may be rented, leased, sold or occupied after a change in occupancy until the Construction Official has issued a certificate of habitability finding it fit for human occupancy. The owner pays $50 to apply, $15 for a first reinspection within three working days and $100 for each one after that; neither the tenant nor anyone else can waive the certificate, and knowingly moving in without one is itself a violation. Fines reach $1,000 a day. New construction and licensed hotels and motels are exempt. (Secaucus Town Code ch. 105 (Property Maintenance, Inspection of Certain Dwelling Units), §§ 105-1, 105-3, 105-4, 105-9, 105-12, 105-13 (Ord. No. 94-32, as amended by Ord. No. 2010-11)) In a building or complex of five or more units, no unit may be rented or occupied after a change in occupancy until the Construction Official or Inspection Official issues a certificate of habitability, issued within two days of a passed inspection. A temporary certificate for minor violations lasts no more than ten days, and neither the landlord nor the tenant can waive the requirement. (Secaucus 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.