Rent Control in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Township

Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Township?

The rent control ordinance in Shrewsbury Township 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 Shrewsbury Township limits annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). Annual increase in regional CPI-U for New York-East-New Jersey

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Exceptions: Motels, hotels and similar type buildings; commercial buildings with regards to commercial rentals; housing structures owner occupied with two (2) units or less rental units; housing units newly constructed and rented for the first time- with regards to tenant's first year rental. Enacted 2018. Vacancy decontrol.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 542-0572

6. Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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