Maplewood, NJ local landlord rules
State law also applies. See New Jersey landlord-tenant law.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rent control / stabilization | Yes. |
| Rental licensing / registration | Yes. |
Details & sources
Rent control / stabilization
Yes. When a lease or periodic tenancy ends, the annual base-rent increase may not exceed the average CPI increase over the prior three calendar years. Hardship and other surcharges require Rent Leveling Board applications.
Verified Source: Maplewood Code ch. 209, art. I, § 209-4 (am. Ord. 3168-25) · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Rental licensing / registration
Yes. All rental units must be registered with the Township Clerk every year. The license runs March 1 to February 28. Each rental unit must be inspected at least once every 24 months.
Verified Source: Maplewood Code ch. 209, art. II, §§ 209-23, 209-24, 209-28 · last checked 2026-10-15
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