Toms River, located in Ocean 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 Toms River 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.
Ordinance basis: Increased cost of utilities and mobile home space and/or license fees plus the lesser of 3.5% and CPI increase during period ending 120 days prior to application for increase.
About Toms River: Toms River is located in Ocean County — a fast-growing shore county along New Jersey's central coast — in Central Jersey. As a municipality with its own rent-control ordinance, Toms River regulates annual rent increases locally, on top of the statewide protections of the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act. Toms River is the largest community on the Ocean County shore.
The rent control ordinance in Toms River applies to specific types of properties based on the number of units and other criteria:
The rule data lists coverage for mobile home parks.
Annual rent increases in Toms River are tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) under the local rent-leveling ordinance. See the official ordinance for the exact formula and any ceiling. Increased cost of utilities and mobile home space and/or license fees plus the lesser of 3.5% and CPI increase during period ending 120 days prior to application for increase.
The rent control ordinance in Toms River uses a CPI-based formula for covered units. Treat the stored percentage as an ordinance parameter or ceiling, not as a flat statewide cap.
How Toms River's ordinance works: Toms River ties allowable increases to the regional Consumer Price Index (CPI), subject to a ceiling of 3.5% under the local ordinance. The ordinance applies specifically to mobile home parks. The ordinance is administered by the municipality's rent-control / rent-leveling board, whose contact details appear in the resources below. Common exemptions — such as newly constructed units, owner-occupied small buildings, and certain subsidized housing — are listed in the Exemptions section below.
The following properties or situations may be exempt from rent control in Toms River:
To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Toms River, you can:
Confirming your status in Toms River: Local rent-control percentages can change from year to year, and coverage depends on your building's size and any exemptions. Before signing or renewing a lease in Toms River, confirm the current allowable increase with the municipal rent board, and verify that your unit is covered. You can also enter your address in the RentCheckMe checker above for an initial read on whether your building is likely regulated.
Note: This article provides general information about rent control in Toms River. 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.
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