Local landlord and tenant rules in Woodland Park Borough, New Jersey
Woodland Park Borough, New Jersey has local rules on rent regulation (Woodland Park Code ch. 21, §§ 21-2, 21-3, 21-4.1 (2023)), on top of New Jersey law.
Local rules in Woodland Park Borough, New Jersey
Rent regulation
In Woodland Park two limits apply together: the increase may not exceed the CPI change for the twelve months ending three months before it takes effect (§ 21-3), and no increase may be more than 2.5% in a calendar year (§ 21-4.1) — no sooner than twelve months after the last one. A landlord may charge a new tenant any rent after a vacancy. Dwellings of five or fewer units whose landlord rents no other housing in the Borough, and transient premises, are exempt.
Source: Woodland Park Code ch. 21, §§ 21-2, 21-3, 21-4.1 (2023). Checked on November 11, 2026.
Office: Woodland Park Rent Stabilization, (609) 292-2839.
New Jersey rules that apply in Woodland Park Borough
| 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 Woodland Park Borough
37.0% of the occupied homes in Woodland Park Borough are rented, about 1,997 households, a share not measurably different from New Jersey as a whole (36.2%).
The median gross rent is $1,839 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.
47.6% of renters there pay 30% or more of their income on rent.
64.3% of the homes were built before 1980, and the federal lead-paint disclosure rule covers housing built before 1978.
| Woodland Park Borough | Passaic County | New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 37.0% (±5.9 points) | 46.9% | 36.2% |
| Median gross rent | $1,839 (±$82) | $1,621 | $1,720 |
| Renters paying 30% or more of income on rent | 47.6% (±11.7 points) | 57.0% | 51.6% |
| Median income of renter households | $76,683 (±$10,668) | $51,907 | $62,674 |
| Homes built before 1980 | 64.3% (±9.2 points) | 77.3% | 62.8% |
| Homes in buildings of five or more units | 26.5% (±5.7 points) | 21.1% | 21.8% |
| Households that moved in since 2020 | 15.2% (±5.0 points) | 19.0% | 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 Woodland Park Borough
Rent control office: Woodland Park Rent Stabilization, (609) 292-2839.
Questions about Woodland Park Borough’s local rules
Does Woodland Park Borough have rent control?
In Woodland Park two limits apply together: the increase may not exceed the CPI change for the twelve months ending three months before it takes effect (§ 21-3), and no increase may be more than 2.5% in a calendar year (§ 21-4.1) — no sooner than twelve months after the last one. A landlord may charge a new tenant any rent after a vacancy. Dwellings of five or fewer units whose landlord rents no other housing in the Borough, and transient premises, are exempt. (Woodland Park Code ch. 21, §§ 21-2, 21-3, 21-4.1 (2023))
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.