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Clayton, NJ local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn Clayton, a landlord needs a registration and license from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 76-3).

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Rental licensing / registration

In Clayton, a landlord needs a registration and license from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 76-3). Code text: "No rental unit shall hereafter be rented unless the rental unit is registered and licensed in accordance with this chapter."

Verified Source: Clayton Code, "ch. 76: Rental Property", § 76-3 · last checked 2026-10-16

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