Local landlord and tenant rules in Teaneck Township, New Jersey
Teaneck Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Teaneck Code ch. 29C, §§ 29C-2 – 29C-4, 29C-8, 29C-12 (amended through Ord. 36-2020)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Teaneck Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Teaneck the fair rental may rise once in twelve months by no more than the CPI increase (New York–Northern New Jersey) for the twelve months before the notice, and every covered tenant must get a written lease of at least one year. The limit covers multiple dwellings, rental units in condominiums and cooperatives included, but not buildings first certified for occupancy after May 31, 1973, nor condominium or cooperative units whose owner holds two or fewer in the building. When a unit is vacated voluntarily or after an eviction for cause, a sworn affidavit and fee filed with the Administrative Monitoring Officer take it out of rent control. An owner who does not file the rent statement within 15 days of the Clerk’s notice may raise no rent for twelve months.
Source: Teaneck Code ch. 29C, §§ 29C-2 – 29C-4, 29C-8, 29C-12 (amended through Ord. 36-2020). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Teaneck Administrative Monitoring Officer, (201) 837-1600 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Teaneck 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 Teaneck Township
22.5% of the occupied homes in Teaneck Township are rented, about 3,086 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,832 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.
40.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
87.2% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Teaneck Township | Bergen County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.5% (±2.6 points) | 34.7% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,832 (±$108) | $1,914 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 40.7% (±9.3 points) | 50.8% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $89,016 (±$12,542) | $74,953 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 87.2% (±5.4 points) | 73.8% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 16.4% (±2.5 points) | 22.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 16.7% (±2.3 points) | 19.6% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Teaneck 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 Teaneck Township
Rent control office: Teaneck Administrative Monitoring Officer, (201) 837-1600 (website).
Questions about Teaneck Township’s local rules
Does Teaneck Township have rent control?
In Teaneck the fair rental may rise once in twelve months by no more than the CPI increase (New York–Northern New Jersey) for the twelve months before the notice, and every covered tenant must get a written lease of at least one year. The limit covers multiple dwellings, rental units in condominiums and cooperatives included, but not buildings first certified for occupancy after May 31, 1973, nor condominium or cooperative units whose owner holds two or fewer in the building. When a unit is vacated voluntarily or after an eviction for cause, a sworn affidavit and fee filed with the Administrative Monitoring Officer take it out of rent control. An owner who does not file the rent statement within 15 days of the Clerk’s notice may raise no rent for twelve months. (Teaneck Code ch. 29C, §§ 29C-2 – 29C-4, 29C-8, 29C-12 (amended through Ord. 36-2020))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Teaneck Township?
In Teaneck the fair rental may rise once in twelve months by no more than the CPI increase (New York–Northern New Jersey) for the twelve months before the notice, and every covered tenant must get a written lease of at least one year. (Teaneck Code ch. 29C, §§ 29C-2 – 29C-4, 29C-8, 29C-12 (amended through Ord. 36-2020))
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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