Rent Control in Dumont 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 Dumont Borough

Dumont 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 Dumont 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 Dumont Borough?

The rent control ordinance in Dumont 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 Dumont Borough limits annual rent increases to 1.5%. 1.5% of the current rent, or the percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index for the NY, NY-Northeastern NJ area based upon an average of the previous 12 months, whichever is greater. The 12-month

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Owner-occupied two-family houses; motels, hotels and similar-type buildings in which up to 1/3 of the occupied floor space is commercial; housing units of two units or less in which the owner of the premises resides; newly-constructed housing units being rented for the first time. Rent can be increased up to the fair market value upon an uncoerced vacancy.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Dumont 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 Dumont Borough Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (201) 387-5034

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.dumontnj.gov/rent-leveling-board
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

Note: This article provides general information about rent control in Dumont 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.