Rent Control in Pleasantville City, 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 Pleasantville City

Pleasantville City, located in Atlantic 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 Pleasantville City 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 Pleasantville City?

The rent control ordinance in Pleasantville City 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 Pleasantville City limits annual rent increases to 5.0%. Lesser of CPI 12-month increase or 5%

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Pleasantville City:

• Motels, hotels, and those parts of buildings or structures which primarily serve transient guests or are rented for commercial uses and purpose. Any apartment or building or complex and/or a part thereof which is a stock cooperative or a condominium where the charges to all residents are fixed by a board elected by the resident. Newly constructed units and units rented for the first time. Multiple dwellings paying an initial mortgage loan obtained for the multiple dwelling, or for thirty (30) years following completion of construction, whichever is less. Vacancy Decontrol.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Pleasantville City, 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 Pleasantville City Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (609) 484-3611

6. Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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