Rent Control in Marlboro Township, 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 Marlboro Township

Marlboro Township, located in Monmouth 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 Marlboro Township 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 Marlboro Township?

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

• Property type: The ordinance applies to mobile home parks.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Marlboro Township limits annual rent increases to 5.0%. Percentage increase of CPI for the NY - Northwest NJ Region over 12 month period ending 120 days prior to date of increase, not to exceed 5%. Increases for real estate taxes, licenses, fees, utilities

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Marlboro Township:

• Any park or community operated on property owned by Township, newly constructed spaces (until re-rented), space rented to employee of landlord for which the rental is customarily restricted to such employees, and spaces vacant for 12+ months. This article shall not be binding on mobile home communities owned and operated as nonprofit corporations exempt from the Corporation Business Tax Act where the mobile home community is owner-occupied. Vacancy Decontrol (one per every 5 years) with 15% maximum increase.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Marlboro Township, 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 Marlboro Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 536-0200

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.marlboro-nj.gov/boards-committees/rent-control-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 Marlboro Township. 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.