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Jersey City Rent Control

Jersey City Municipal Code Ch. 260 (Rent Control)

Jersey City rent control covers most buildings with 5+ units built before 1988. Annual increase = CPI (Oct-Oct) capped at 4%. Vacancy increase capped. Landlords must register + file annual reports. Violations: $2,500 fine + mandatory rent rollback.

Effective · 1980-01-01
Last amended · 2023-10-11
Status · active
Subject · landlord tenant

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