Chesilhurst, located in Camden County, New Jersey, has a local rent control ordinance that provides rent stabilization and tenant protection for many residential rental units. The ordinance is administered by the Chesilhurst Rent Control Board.
This article is a high-level guide based on public resources and the municipality's rent control ordinance. It is not legal advice. For specific questions about your situation, consult with a qualified attorney or contact the local rent control office.
Ordinance basis: 1% to 6% based on application to Rent Control Board. Rent surcharges permitted as a result of property tax, water, heating fuel or sewer increases, or capital improvements or hardship.
About Chesilhurst: Chesilhurst is located in Camden County — a South Jersey county across the Delaware River from Philadelphia — in South Jersey. As a municipality with its own rent-control ordinance, Chesilhurst regulates annual rent increases locally, on top of the statewide protections of the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act.
The rent control ordinance in Chesilhurst applies to specific types of properties based on the number of units and other criteria:
The rule data lists coverage for buildings with 1 or more units, subject to the ordinance exemptions.
1% to 6% based on application to Rent Control Board. Rent surcharges permitted as a result of property tax, water, heating fuel or sewer increases, or capital improvements or hardship.
The rent control ordinance in Chesilhurst defines the allowable increase locally; confirm the current figure with the municipal ordinance or board.
How Chesilhurst's ordinance works: Chesilhurst's ordinance defines the allowable increase locally; check the ordinance text or the rent board for the exact figure. The ordinance generally applies to residential buildings with 1 or more rental units; smaller and owner-occupied properties are frequently outside its scope. The ordinance is administered by the municipality's rent-control / rent-leveling board, whose contact details appear in the resources below. Common exemptions — such as newly constructed units, owner-occupied small buildings, and certain subsidized housing — are listed in the Exemptions section below.
The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Chesilhurst:
To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Chesilhurst, you can:
Confirming your status in Chesilhurst: Local rent-control percentages can change from year to year, and coverage depends on your building's size and any exemptions. Before signing or renewing a lease in Chesilhurst, confirm the current allowable increase with the municipal rent board, and verify that your unit is covered. You can also enter your address in the RentCheckMe checker above for an initial read on whether your building is likely regulated.
Note: This article provides general information about rent control in Chesilhurst. Rent control laws can be complex and may change over time. For specific questions about your situation, consult with a qualified attorney or contact the local rent control office.
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