Local landlord and tenant rules in West New York Town, New Jersey
West New York Town, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (West New York Code ch. 312, §§ 312-2, 312-3, 312-4, 312-19, 312-28, 312-31), inspections before a new tenant (West New York Town Code § 260-19) and other landlord obligations (West New York Town Code ch. 380A (Vacation Rentals, Short-Term), §§ 380A-1, 380A-2, 380A-4 (Ord. No. 35/17, as amended by Ord. No. 1/25)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in West New York Town, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In West New York the cost-of-living increase follows the CPI change, at most 5% a year and only once the landlord certifies substantial compliance with the housing codes — and § 312-19 caps every increase together at 3% in any twelve months. Late charges on a controlled unit may not exceed $25 within 15 days or $50 after. Exempt: owner-occupied two-, three- and four-family homes (a four-family home only once its pre-1994 tenant leaves), buildings newly constructed after October 1, 1995, and condominium or cooperative units first rented after August 1, 1995 above $1,000 a month. A unit in a multifamily building not re-rented within 30 days of the last tenancy must be registered with the Tenant Relations Office. File the annual registration statement with the Town Clerk by October 1 ($10).
Source: West New York Code ch. 312, §§ 312-2, 312-3, 312-4, 312-19, 312-28, 312-31. Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: West New York Rent Control Office, (201) 295-5290 (website).
West New York apartment certificate of occupancy before a new tenant
In a structure with more than two apartment units, obtain and file an apartment certificate of occupancy before any unit is leased to a new tenant. The application names the tenant and every occupant (with the ages of anyone under 18) and certifies the unit is free of violations; the fee is $50, the certificate is issued within five days of a passed inspection, and no inspection is needed if the building or unit was inspected in the last 12 months.
Source: West New York Town Code § 260-19. Checked on November 4, 2026.
Other landlord obligations
West New York forbids vacation rentals: renting a home, a room in one, an accessory building, a garage, an attic or a basement — or the furniture in any of them — for exclusive transient use of 30 consecutive days or less, in a unit approved only for permanent residential occupancy, whether or not a permanent resident is there during the stay. Nobody, a hosting platform included, may run, authorize, facilitate or advertise one. A violation is a fine of up to $1,250, each day a separate violation, and illegally obtained rent is ordered remitted to the Town. Hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts the Town has approved are not vacation rentals.
Source: West New York Town Code ch. 380A (Vacation Rentals, Short-Term), §§ 380A-1, 380A-2, 380A-4 (Ord. No. 35/17, as amended by Ord. No. 1/25). Checked on November 12, 2026.
New Jersey rules that apply in West New York Town
| 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 New York Town
77.0% of the occupied homes in West New York Town are rented, about 15,759 households, a share higher than across New Jersey (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,716 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.
54.7% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
64.5% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| West New York Town | Hudson County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 77.0% (±2.2 points) | 69.3% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,716 (±$56) | $1,894 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 54.7% (±5.1 points) | 46.4% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $59,228 (±$6,743) | $75,879 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 64.5% (±5.3 points) | 61.9% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 64.6% (±4.0 points) | 52.7% | 21.8% |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% (±1.4 points) | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 29.6% (±3.8 points) | 33.0% | 21.2% |
All housing figures for West New York Town: 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 New York Town
Rent control office: West New York Rent Control Office, (201) 295-5290 (website).
Questions about West New York Town’s local rules
Does West New York Town have rent control?
In West New York the cost-of-living increase follows the CPI change, at most 5% a year and only once the landlord certifies substantial compliance with the housing codes — and § 312-19 caps every increase together at 3% in any twelve months. Late charges on a controlled unit may not exceed $25 within 15 days or $50 after. Exempt: owner-occupied two-, three- and four-family homes (a four-family home only once its pre-1994 tenant leaves), buildings newly constructed after October 1, 1995, and condominium or cooperative units first rented after August 1, 1995 above $1,000 a month. A unit in a multifamily building not re-rented within 30 days of the last tenancy must be registered with the Tenant Relations Office. File the annual registration statement with the Town Clerk by October 1 ($10). (West New York Code ch. 312, §§ 312-2, 312-3, 312-4, 312-19, 312-28, 312-31)
How much can a landlord raise the rent in West New York Town?
In West New York the cost-of-living increase follows the CPI change, at most 5% a year and only once the landlord certifies substantial compliance with the housing codes — and § 312-19 caps every increase together at 3% in any twelve months. (West New York Code ch. 312, §§ 312-2, 312-3, 312-4, 312-19, 312-28, 312-31)
Does West New York Town require an inspection or certificate before a new tenant moves in?
In a structure with more than two apartment units, obtain and file an apartment certificate of occupancy before any unit is leased to a new tenant. The application names the tenant and every occupant (with the ages of anyone under 18) and certifies the unit is free of violations; the fee is $50, the certificate is issued within five days of a passed inspection, and no inspection is needed if the building or unit was inspected in the last 12 months. (West New York Town Code § 260-19)
What else does West New York Town require of landlords?
West New York forbids vacation rentals: renting a home, a room in one, an accessory building, a garage, an attic or a basement — or the furniture in any of them — for exclusive transient use of 30 consecutive days or less, in a unit approved only for permanent residential occupancy, whether or not a permanent resident is there during the stay. Nobody, a hosting platform included, may run, authorize, facilitate or advertise one. A violation is a fine of up to $1,250, each day a separate violation, and illegally obtained rent is ordered remitted to the Town. Hotels, motels and bed-and-breakfasts the Town has approved are not vacation rentals. (West New York Town Code ch. 380A (Vacation Rentals, Short-Term), §§ 380A-1, 380A-2, 380A-4 (Ord. No. 35/17, as amended by Ord. No. 1/25))
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.