Local landlord and tenant rules in Weehawken Township, New Jersey
Weehawken Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Weehawken Code ch. 12, §§ 12-2, 12-3.1, 12-3.8, 12-3.12, 12-5.7, 12-7, 12-11 (amended through Ord. 19-2025)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Weehawken Township, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Weehawken the Rent Leveling Board fixes each year’s Permitted Annual Increase by November 1 from the CPI (New York–New Jersey, first-half average), never below 1% or above 3%, taken at the end of a lease; all increases together may not exceed 15% in twelve months, and none may be collected unless the annual registration was filed and, in a building of five or more units, the building certified in substantial compliance with the codes. Only owner-occupied two- and three-family homes that qualify under § 12-3.12 are exempt. A newly built dwelling sets its first rent freely and may be partly exempt for 30 years, but every dwelling — new ones included — is bound by the Township’s ban on algorithmic rent increases (§ 12-5.7).
Source: Weehawken Code ch. 12, §§ 12-2, 12-3.1, 12-3.8, 12-3.12, 12-5.7, 12-7, 12-11 (amended through Ord. 19-2025). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Weehawken Rent Leveling Board, (201) 319-6025 (website).
New Jersey rules that apply in Weehawken 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 Weehawken Township
69.6% of the occupied homes in Weehawken Township are rented, about 5,978 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $2,500 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.
41.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
55.9% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Weehawken Township | Hudson County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 69.6% (±3.9 points) | 69.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $2,500 (±$313) | $1,894 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 41.7% (±6.4 points) | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $109,683 (±$14,165) | $75,879 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 55.9% (±5.4 points) | 61.9% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 59.0% (±4.6 points) | 52.7% | 21.8% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% (±2.8 points) | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 40.0% (±5.1 points) | 33.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for Weehawken 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 Weehawken Township
Rent control office: Weehawken Rent Leveling Board, (201) 319-6025 (website).
Questions about Weehawken Township’s local rules
Does Weehawken Township have rent control?
In Weehawken the Rent Leveling Board fixes each year’s Permitted Annual Increase by November 1 from the CPI (New York–New Jersey, first-half average), never below 1% or above 3%, taken at the end of a lease; all increases together may not exceed 15% in twelve months, and none may be collected unless the annual registration was filed and, in a building of five or more units, the building certified in substantial compliance with the codes. Only owner-occupied two- and three-family homes that qualify under § 12-3.12 are exempt. A newly built dwelling sets its first rent freely and may be partly exempt for 30 years, but every dwelling — new ones included — is bound by the Township’s ban on algorithmic rent increases (§ 12-5.7). (Weehawken Code ch. 12, §§ 12-2, 12-3.1, 12-3.8, 12-3.12, 12-5.7, 12-7, 12-11 (amended through Ord. 19-2025))
How much can a landlord raise the rent in Weehawken Township?
In Weehawken the Rent Leveling Board fixes each year’s Permitted Annual Increase by November 1 from the CPI (New York–New Jersey, first-half average), never below 1% or above 3%, taken at the end of a lease; all increases together may not exceed 15% in twelve months, and none may be collected unless the annual registration was filed and, in a building of five or more units, the building certified in substantial compliance with the codes. (Weehawken Code ch. 12, §§ 12-2, 12-3.1, 12-3.8, 12-3.12, 12-5.7, 12-7, 12-11 (amended through Ord. 19-2025))
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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