Rent Control in Highland 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 Highland Park Borough

Highland Park Borough, located in Middlesex 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 Highland 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 Highland Park Borough?

The rent control ordinance in Highland 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 Highland Park Borough limits annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). CPI average increase over 60 month period ending in September of preceding year (NY-Northeast NJ urban consumer CPI).

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Motels, hotels, similar dwellings, commercial use, stock cooperatives and condominiums where charges to residents are fixed by an elected board, newly constructed and first-time rental units, 2-unit or less dwellings, owner-occupied 3- and 4-unit dwellings, single structures wherein 50%+ of area available to rent is commercial (excluding basements), single-family residences with 1 family unit in the entire structure. Vacancy Decontrol.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Highland 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 Highland Park Borough Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 572-3400

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.hpboro.com/residents/rent-control
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

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