Local landlord and tenant rules in Toms River Township, New Jersey
Toms River Township, New Jersey has local rules on rental registration (Toms River Township Code §§ 335-5 – 335-7) and inspections before a new tenant (Toms River Township Code §§ 335-6, 335-7), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Toms River Township, New Jersey
Toms River Rental Registration & Rental Certificate of Occupancy
Every rental unit is registered with, and receives a certificate of occupancy from, the Bureau of Property Maintenance; no unit may be leased, occupied or even advertised without it, and the registration number must appear in every advertisement. A year-round rental's registration runs for three-year terms from January 1 (the current term ends December 31, 2026) and is renewed sooner at any change of occupancy or ownership, with an inspection before occupancy. Seasonal and short-term rentals renew every year by April 30.
Source: Toms River Township Code §§ 335-5 – 335-7. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Toms River insurance certificate — by January 1
Register the certificate of liability insurance required by P.L.2022, c.92 with the Township Clerk every year on or before January 1, with the $50 administrative fee.
Source: Toms River Township Code § 123. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Toms River re-registration and inspection before a new tenant
A change of occupancy ends the current registration: re-register and have the unit inspected and certified before the new tenant moves in.
Source: Toms River Township Code §§ 335-6, 335-7. 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 Toms River Township as having a rent control ordinance. Units covered, in the survey’s words: Mobile Homes only. Increase limit, in the survey’s words: Increased cost of utilities and mobile home space and/or license fees plus the lesser of 3.5% and CPI increase during period ending 120 days prior to application for increase. 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 Toms River 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 Toms River Township
17.9% of the occupied homes in Toms River Township are rented, about 6,796 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,726 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.
47.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
53.8% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Toms River Township | Ocean County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 17.9% (±1.7 points) | 19.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,726 (±$74) | $1,755 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 47.7% (±6.0 points) | 58.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $66,818 (±$5,938) | $58,423 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 53.8% (±2.9 points) | 48.3% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 11.1% (±1.3 points) | 8.3% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 19.2% (±1.6 points) | 18.3% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Toms River 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 Toms River Township
Rent control office: Rent Leveling Board, (732) 341-1000 (website).
Questions about Toms River Township’s local rules
Do landlords have to register rentals in Toms River Township?
Every rental unit is registered with, and receives a certificate of occupancy from, the Bureau of Property Maintenance; no unit may be leased, occupied or even advertised without it, and the registration number must appear in every advertisement. A year-round rental's registration runs for three-year terms from January 1 (the current term ends December 31, 2026) and is renewed sooner at any change of occupancy or ownership, with an inspection before occupancy. Seasonal and short-term rentals renew every year by April 30. (Toms River Township Code §§ 335-5 – 335-7) Register the certificate of liability insurance required by P.L.2022, c.92 with the Township Clerk every year on or before January 1, with the $50 administrative fee. (Toms River Township Code § 123)
Does Toms River Township require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
A change of occupancy ends the current registration: re-register and have the unit inspected and certified before the new tenant moves in. (Toms River Township Code §§ 335-6, 335-7)
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.