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Camden, NJ local landlord rules

2 of 2 topics verified

State law also applies. See New Jersey landlord-tenant law.

Last reviewed 2026-10-15

Quick facts

TopicAt a glance
Rent control / stabilizationYes.
Rental licensing / registrationYes.

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Rent control / stabilization

Yes. At lease expiration, the increase may not exceed the lesser of the prior 12 months' average CPI for the Philadelphia area or 6% of the most recent rent.

Verified Source: Camden Code ch. 650, § 650-2 · last checked 2026-10-15

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Rental licensing / registration

Yes. Owners must register all rental dwelling units every year with the Office of Rent Control, at $50 per unit. The registration includes the owner's home address, an agent for service, and the rents charged.

Verified Source: Camden Code ch. 650, § 650-26 · last checked 2026-10-15

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