Rent Control in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield Borough

North Plainfield Borough, located in Somerset 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 North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield Borough?

The rent control ordinance in North Plainfield 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 1 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in North Plainfield Borough limits annual rent increases to 4.0%. No greater than 4% of "base rent component" if tenant pays heat and 5% if landlord pays heat. ("Base rent component" does not include applicable tax component, sewer charge component, or trash removal

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• First-time rentals until re-rented, hotels, motels and similar transient rental uses. Does not apply to owner-occupied premises with not more than two rental units. Vacancy Decontrol for dwellings of more than 10 units until re-rented. Dwellings of less than 11 units shall become exempt thereafter following vacancy.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in North Plainfield 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 North Plainfield Borough Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (908) 769-2900

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://northplainfield-nj.gov/boards/boards/rent_stabilization.php
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

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