Local landlord and tenant rules in West Caldwell Township, New Jersey

West Caldwell Township, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (West Caldwell Code ch. 13, § 13-4 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 13-4.1, 13-4.3), on top of New Jersey law.

Local rules in West Caldwell Township, New Jersey

Rent regulation

In West Caldwell the rent may rise only at the end of a lease (or on a month-to-month anniversary), once in twelve months, by no more than 5.5% above the base rent. A unit the tenant vacates voluntarily may be re-rented without limit, once in any twelve months. Hotel and motel rooms, one-family houses, owner-occupied two- and three-family houses and first rentals are not covered.

Source: West Caldwell Code ch. 13, § 13-4 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 13-4.1, 13-4.3. Checked on November 11, 2026.

Office: West Caldwell Rent Leveling Board, (973) 226-2303 (website).

New Jersey rules that apply in West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Township

14.2% of the occupied homes in West Caldwell Township are rented, about 581 households, a share lower than across New Jersey (36.2%).

The median gross rent is $1,877 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.

45.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.

84.4% 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 West Caldwell Township
	West Caldwell Township	Essex County	New Jersey
Households that rent	14.2% (±3.7 points)	55.1%	36.2%
Median gross rent	$1,877 (±$278)	$1,531	$1,720
Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent	45.7% (±17.5 points)	55.1%	51.6%
Median income of renter households	$86,589 (±$33,814)	$51,273	$62,674
Homes built before 1980	84.4% (±9.5 points)	74.2%	62.8%
Homes in buildings of five or more units	10.9% (±3.3 points)	31.1%	21.8%
Households that moved in since 2020	11.1% (±2.8 points)	23.0%	21.2%

All housing figures for West Caldwell 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 West Caldwell Township

Rent control office: West Caldwell Rent Leveling Board, (973) 226-2303 (website).

Questions about West Caldwell Township’s local rules

Does West Caldwell Township have rent control?

How much can a landlord raise the rent in West Caldwell Township?

5% above the base rent. (West Caldwell Code ch. 13, § 13-4 (Rent Stabilization), §§ 13-4.1, 13-4.3)

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.