Local landlord and tenant rules in Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey
Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Shrewsbury Township Ord. 2018-06, §§ 1 – 3, 10, 12), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Shrewsbury Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Shrewsbury Township (Ord. 2018-06) the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before — once a year, with 60 days’ written notice in duplicate showing the calculation and certifying substantial compliance. A vacant unit is decontrolled for the next tenant if the old and new rents are reported to the Rent Leveling Board within 15 days, and is then controlled again. Motels, hotels, commercial rentals and owner-occupied structures with two or fewer rental units are exempt, as are HUD and NJ Housing Finance Agency regulated units.
Source: Shrewsbury Township Ord. 2018-06, §§ 1 – 3, 10, 12. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Shrewsbury Township Rent Leveling Board, (732) 542-0572 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Shrewsbury Township
| 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 Shrewsbury Township
30.9% of the occupied homes in Shrewsbury Township are rented, about 141 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,856 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.
39.8% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
84.1% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Shrewsbury Township | Monmouth County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 30.9% (±8.8 points) | 24.4% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,856 (±$201) | $1,827 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 39.8% (±18.2 points) | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $73,750 (±$15,726) | $62,592 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 84.1% (±21.9 points) | 57.1% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 17.0% (±6.8 points) | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 21.5% (±8.6 points) | 18.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Shrewsbury Township: 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 Shrewsbury Township
Rent control office: Shrewsbury Township Rent Leveling Board, (732) 542-0572 (website).
Questions about Shrewsbury Township’s local rules
Does Shrewsbury Township have rent control?
In Shrewsbury Township (Ord. 2018-06) the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before — once a year, with 60 days’ written notice in duplicate showing the calculation and certifying substantial compliance. A vacant unit is decontrolled for the next tenant if the old and new rents are reported to the Rent Leveling Board within 15 days, and is then controlled again. Motels, hotels, commercial rentals and owner-occupied structures with two or fewer rental units are exempt, as are HUD and NJ Housing Finance Agency regulated units. (Shrewsbury Township Ord. 2018-06, §§ 1 – 3, 10, 12)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Shrewsbury Township?
2018-06) the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than the CPI increase from the index published sixteen months before the month the tenancy ends to the one published four months before — once a year, with 60 days’ written notice in duplicate showing the calculation and certifying substantial compliance. (Shrewsbury Township Ord. 2018-06, §§ 1 – 3, 10, 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.