Rent Control in Morristown Town, 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 Morristown Town

Morristown Town, located in Morris 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 Morristown Town 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 Morristown Town?

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

• Minimum units requirement: The ordinance applies to buildings with 1 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Morristown Town limits annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Otherwise, lesser of CPI and RPI percentage differences between August of year prior to the expiration date of the lease or termination of tenancy and the prior August. RPI defined as "Residential Ren

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Morristown Town:

• Federally assisted housing owned and managed by Town's Housing Authority, motels, hotels, licensed rooming and boarding houses, owner-occupied dwellings containing 4 units or less, and dwellings constructed on or after 1/1/81. Vacancy Decontrol (until re-rented).

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Morristown Town, 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 Morristown Town Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (973) 292-6709

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://www.townofmorristown.org/rentleveling
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

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