Rent increase rules in Newark
Newark's Rent Control Ordinance caps annual increases at CPI (typically 4–5%) for buildings 5+ units built before 1980. Hardship increases possible with board approval.
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State rules that apply in Newark
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
Newark Rent Control Board (opens in new tab)
State source
N.J.S.A. §2A:42 (opens in new tab)
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Compare Newark to other New Jersey cities
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- Jersey CityJersey City Rent Control Ordinance caps annual increases at CPI (capped at 4%) for buildings with 5+ units built before 1986. Vaca…~4% local cap
- HobokenHoboken Rent Control Ordinance caps annual increases at CPI (max 7.5%) for most pre-1986 buildings. Vacancy decontrol allows up to…~7.5% local cap