Local landlord and tenant rules in Union Township (Union County), New Jersey
Union Township (Union County), New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Union Township Code ch. 447, art. II, §§ 447-11, 447-12, 447-14 (Ord. 4893)), rental registration (Union Township Code §§ 447-29 – 447-33) and inspections before a new tenant (Union Township Code §§ 447-1 – 447-4), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Union Township (Union County), New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Union Township the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 4% over the base rent paid in the leasehold period — 8% in a complex of more than 500 units — with at least 30 days’ notice by certified mail or signed personal service showing the calculation. Motels, hotels, buildings of two units or fewer and buildings under federal or state rent regulation are exempt, and newly built units on their first rental set their own rent.
Source: Union Township Code ch. 447, art. II, §§ 447-11, 447-12, 447-14 (Ord. 4893). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Union Township Rent Leveling Board, (908) 688-2800 (website).
Union Township rental registration and licence — each calendar year
Each rental unit (except in buildings of more than 20 units) is registered with the Township Clerk initially, every year and at each change of occupancy; the licence is valid for the calendar year and expires December 31. Each unit is inspected at least once a year, and a failed inspection means the unit may not be registered, licensed or rented until it passes. File an amended form within 20 days of any change and post the certificate of inspection or licence.
Source: Union Township Code §§ 447-29 – 447-33. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Union Township rental certificate of occupancy — multifamily, at each new occupancy
Every multifamily unit is inspected at each initial occupancy or change of occupancy (no more than one inspection every two years per unit). Notify the code official in writing that the unit is being offered for rent; no tenant may move in until the rental certificate of occupancy is issued, and a copy is posted in each unit. Registration also renews at each change of occupancy (§ 447-30).
Source: Union Township Code §§ 447-1 – 447-4. Checked on November 4, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in Union Township (Union County)
| 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 Union Township (Union County)
28.5% of the occupied homes in Union Township (Union County) are rented, about 6,084 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,064 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.
54.1% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
78.5% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Union Township (Union County) | Union County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 28.5% (±2.1 points) | 42.6% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,064 (±$98) | $1,730 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 54.1% (±6.3 points) | 51.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $76,477 (±$8,866) | $64,756 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 78.5% (±4.5 points) | 78.2% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 14.0% (±1.6 points) | 20.4% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 22.7% (±2.3 points) | 22.4% | 21.2% |
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 Union Township (Union County)
Rent control office: Union Township Rent Leveling Board, (908) 688-2800 (website).
Questions about Union Township (Union County)’s local rules
Does Union Township (Union County) have rent control?
In Union Township the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 4% over the base rent paid in the leasehold period — 8% in a complex of more than 500 units — with at least 30 days’ notice by certified mail or signed personal service showing the calculation. Motels, hotels, buildings of two units or fewer and buildings under federal or state rent regulation are exempt, and newly built units on their first rental set their own rent. (Union Township Code ch. 447, art. II, §§ 447-11, 447-12, 447-14 (Ord. 4893))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Union Township (Union County)?
In Union Township the rent may rise at the end of a lease or periodic tenancy by no more than 4% over the base rent paid in the leasehold period — 8% in a complex of more than 500 units — with at least 30 days’ notice by certified mail or signed personal service showing the calculation. (Union Township Code ch. 447, art. II, §§ 447-11, 447-12, 447-14 (Ord. 4893))
Do landlords have to register rentals in Union Township (Union County)?
Each rental unit (except in buildings of more than 20 units) is registered with the Township Clerk initially, every year and at each change of occupancy; the licence is valid for the calendar year and expires December 31. Each unit is inspected at least once a year, and a failed inspection means the unit may not be registered, licensed or rented until it passes. File an amended form within 20 days of any change and post the certificate of inspection or licence. (Union Township Code §§ 447-29 – 447-33)
Does Union Township (Union County) require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
Every multifamily unit is inspected at each initial occupancy or change of occupancy (no more than one inspection every two years per unit). Notify the code official in writing that the unit is being offered for rent; no tenant may move in until the rental certificate of occupancy is issued, and a copy is posted in each unit. Registration also renews at each change of occupancy (§ 447-30). (Union Township Code §§ 447-1 – 447-4)
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.