Rent Control in South Brunswick 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 South Brunswick Township

South Brunswick Township, located in Middlesex 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 South Brunswick 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 South Brunswick Township?

The rent control ordinance in South Brunswick 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 3 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in South Brunswick Township limits annual rent increases based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). (Y+Y1+Y2+Y3+Y4) * 5=RA Y=percent change in appropriate subindex Y1-Y4= Percent change for each of four previous years as shown in the appropriate subindex RA=Rent Adjustment to be applied CPI-U for N

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• Motels, hotels, guesthouses, similar type buildings, any government owned units, units subject to state or federal rent control/stabilization, first-time rentals (until re-rental), rental housing containing 2 units or less (unless part of a group of adjoining buildings owned in common w/ centralized management), single structures wherein 50%+ of area is commercial, and units other than mobile homes constructed and first occupied after 5/1/84 and existing units converted to rentals after 9/1/88 (for lesser of 30 years and period of amortization of mortgage). Vacancy Decontrol (until re-rented)

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in South Brunswick 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 South Brunswick Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (732) 329-4000

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance: View the full text of the ordinance
• Rent Control Board Website: https://southbrunswicknj.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Board-List.pdf
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs: https://www.nj.gov/dca/

Frequently Asked Questions

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