OFFICE OF LANDLORD/ TENANT RELATIONS

The Office of Landlord Tenant Relations administers and enforces the Rent Control Ordinance, Chapter 260 of the Jersey City Municipal Code and provides education, information and referrals to city residents in connection with landlord/tenant issues.                                                                                                               

Notice of November 21, 2024, Rent Leveling Board Meeting

The meeting of the Rent Leveling Board will be held on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 4 Jackson Square, The Holloway Building, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305.

Sunshine Notice

PROPERTY RENT CONTROL STATUS INQUIRY: If you are looking to inquire some information about a Property’s rent control status, please do so by submitting a SeeClickFix request. Just type in the Property Address, Confirm the Property Location, and select “Property Rent Control Status” under “Request Category.” Be sure to provide your phone number and email address so that the staff can sufficiently fulfill this request. (Please Note: All 1-4 Unit Properties are exempt from rent control)

The Rent Control Ordinance provides certain exemptions from rent regulation.  A "Rent Control Exemption Request" can be submitted for the Office's review if a property owner meets the criteria for one of the permitted exemptions. 

ATTENTION BUISNESS OWNERS AND OWNERS OF RENTAL UNITS: As of August 5, 2022, The State of New Jersey N.J. Statute §40A:10A-1 requires that business owners and owners of a rental unit or units maintain liability insurance coverage for negligent acts and omissions in a minimum amount of $500,000 and owners of a multifamily home which is four or fewer units, one of which is owner-occupied, shall maintain liability insurance in an amount of no less than $300,000. Beginning February 28, 2023 the Office of Landlord/Tenant Relations will require this proof of insurance with every Annual Landlord Registration Statement.