Rent Control in Cliffside Park Borough, NJ

Last updated: January 2026

A practical guide to understanding who is covered, key exemptions, and how to check your building's status.

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1. Overview of Rent Control in Cliffside Park Borough

Cliffside Park Borough, located in Bergen 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 Cliffside Park Borough 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.

2. Who Is Covered by Rent Control in Cliffside Park Borough?

The rent control ordinance in Cliffside Park Borough applies to specific types of properties based on the number of units and other criteria:

• Minimum units requirement: The ordinance applies to buildings with 3 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Cliffside Park Borough limits annual rent increases to 5.0%. No more than 5% of prior base rent; no more than 3% of prior base rent for senior citizens and tenants with disabilities (as defined within the Senior Citizens and Disabled Protected Tenancy Act)

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Cliffside Park Borough:

• Public housing and dwelling space in motels, hotels or space primarily serving transient guests, and similar type buildings in which at least 1/3 of the occupied floor space is commercial, and dwelling places of three units or less. Housing units of three families in which one of the units is owner-occupied shall also be exempt. Newly-constructed housing units rented for the first time are exempt. Vacancy Decontrol (until re-rented).

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Cliffside Park Borough, you can:

• Use RentCheckMe: Enter your address in the RentCheckMe address checker to see if your building is likely covered by rent control.
• Contact the Rent Control Board: Reach out to the Cliffside Park Borough Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (201) 945-3456

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.cliffsideparknj.gov/search.php?q=
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: This article provides general information about rent control in Cliffside Park Borough. 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.