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Freehold Township, NJ local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-16

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Rental licensing / registrationIn Freehold Township, a landlord needs a permit from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 257-11).
Rent control / stabilizationIn Freehold Township, rent for covered multiple dwelling units may rise when a lease ends by no more than 90% of the CPI change since the…

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Rental licensing / registration

In Freehold Township, a landlord needs a permit from the municipality before a rental unit can be rented or occupied (§ 257-11). Code text: "No person shall hereafter occupy any rental unit, nor shall the owner permit occupancy of any rental unit within the Township of Freehold, unless the rental unit is registered in accordance with this chapter."

Verified Source: Freehold Township Code, "ch. 257: Rental Property Registration", § 257-11 · last checked 2026-10-16

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Rent control / stabilization

In Freehold Township, rent for covered multiple dwelling units may rise when a lease ends by no more than 90% of the CPI change since the current lease began if the landlord pays for heat, or 80% if the tenant does (§ 261-8). Code text: "a percentage rental increase no greater than 90%, if the heat is supplied and paid for by the landlord, and 80%, if heat is paid for by the tenant."

Verified Source: Freehold Township Code ch. 261, § 261-8 (Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-16

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