Local landlord and tenant rules in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

South Brunswick Township, New Jersey has local rules on inspections before a new tenant (South Brunswick Township Code § 22-346), on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in South Brunswick Township, New Jersey

South Brunswick rental certificate of compliance before a new tenant

Every unit needs a certificate of compliance before it is re-occupied, applied for again each time it is rented to a new tenant. Send the application ($80) to the Rental Office at least ten working days before the move-in; the Rental Inspection Officer inspects within five working days. Give the tenant one copy of the certificate and a completed copy of the landlord registration form, and give each new tenant the introductory letter and a copy of the Residential Rental Housing Code to sign for. Occupancy without the inspection carries a $500 penalty.

Source: South Brunswick Township Code § 22-346. Checked on November 4, 2026.

Rent control, as the state’s survey lists it

The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs’ 2026 Rent Control Survey lists South Brunswick Township as having a rent control ordinance. Units covered, in the survey’s words: 3+. Increase limit, in the survey’s words: (Y+Y1+Y2+Y3+Y4) * 5=RA Y=percent change in appropriate subindex Y1-Y4= Percent change for each of four previous years as shown in the appropriate subindex RA=Rent Adjustment to be applied CPI-U for Northern New Jersey , or If landlord does not provide heat+cooking+hot water energy: CPI for Northern New Jersey All Items Less Energy Seayora has not yet read the ordinance itself; confirm the current rule with the office before relying on it.

Source: NJ DCA Rent Control Survey (2026).

New Jersey rules that apply in South Brunswick 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 South Brunswick Township

23.1% of the occupied homes in South Brunswick Township are rented, about 3,866 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $1,935 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.

38.5% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.

31.3% 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 South Brunswick Township
	South Brunswick Township	Middlesex County	New Jersey
Households that rent	23.1% (±2.3 points)	36.4%	36.2%
Median gross rent	$1,935 (±$94)	$1,871	$1,720
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent	38.5% (±8.0 points)	48.1%	51.6%
Median income of renter households	$98,180 (±$10,693)	$76,035	$62,674
Homes built before 1980	31.3% (±3.2 points)	57.4%	62.8%
Homes in buildings of five or more units	16.8% (±2.7 points)	24.0%	21.8%
Households that moved in since 2020	16.8% (±2.2 points)	21.3%	21.2%

All housing figures for South Brunswick 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 South Brunswick Township

Rent control office: Rent Control Board, (732) 329-4000 (website).

Questions about South Brunswick Township’s local rules

Does South Brunswick Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?

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.