Rent increase rules in Jersey City
Jersey City Rent Control Ordinance caps annual increases at CPI (capped at 4%) for buildings with 5+ units built before 1986. Vacancy decontrol applies.
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State rules that apply in Jersey City
No statewide cap, but ~100 municipalities have rent control ordinances (Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, Elizabeth, etc.). Increases must always be 'reasonable' under state common law (Orange Taxpayers test). Required notice: 30 days.
Local resource
Jersey City Rent Leveling Board (opens in new tab)
State source
N.J.S.A. §2A:42 (opens in new tab)
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