Rent Control In Hudson County
Dec. 28, 2022
Rent control ordinances are implemented at the local level, and they vary from one jurisdiction to another. In Hudson County, New Jersey, rent control is implemented by individual municipalities rather than by the county as a whole.
As of 2021, several municipalities in Hudson County have rent control ordinances in place, including:
Jersey City: Jersey City has had a rent control ordinance in place since 1971. The ordinance applies to rental units in buildings with three or more units that were constructed before January 1, 1952. Rent increases are limited to a percentage of the consumer price index (CPI), and landlords must obtain permission from the Rent Leveling and Stabilization Board before raising rents above the allowable amount.
Hoboken: Hoboken has had a rent control ordinance in place since 1979. The ordinance applies to rental units in buildings with three or more units that were constructed before January 1, 1971. Rent increases are limited to a percentage of the CPI, and landlords must obtain permission from the Rent Leveling and Stabilization Board before raising rents above the allowable amount.
Union City: Union City has had a rent control ordinance in place since 1978. The ordinance applies to rental units in buildings with three or more units that were constructed before January 1, 1954. Rent increases are limited to a percentage of the CPI, and landlords must obtain permission from the Rent Leveling and Stabilization Board before raising rents above the allowable amount.
Guttenberg: Guttenberg has had a rent control ordinance in place since 1980. The ordinance applies to rental units in buildings with three or more units that were constructed before January 1, 1971. Rent increases are limited to a percentage of the CPI, and landlords must obtain permission from the Rent Leveling and Stabilization Board before raising rents above the allowable amount.
It's worth noting that these are just a few examples of rent control ordinances in Hudson County, and other municipalities in the county may have their own rent control policies in place. It's always a good idea to check with your local government to see if rent control applies to your rental unit.