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New Brunswick, NJ local landlord rules

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Last reviewed 2026-10-15

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Rent control / stabilization

Yes. Base rent may not rise more than the annual base rent increase percentage adopted by the Rent Control Board, which must be between 1% and 4%, unless the unit is vacated under the vacancy decontrol rules. Surcharges are excluded, and increases are restricted for units with open violations older than 3 months.

Verified Source: New Brunswick Code § 5.80.130 (version Aug 5, 2026; Browser transcription) · last checked 2026-10-15

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