Rent Control in Verona 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 Verona Township

Verona Township, located in Essex 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 Verona 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 Verona Township?

The rent control ordinance in Verona 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 4 or more units.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Verona Township limits annual rent increases to 3.0%. Greater of 3% or the percentage difference in CPI-W NY/Northeast NJ between the consumer price index three months prior to the expiration or termination of the lease and three months prior to the comm

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• 1 to 3 family homes, motels, hotels, similar premises, landlord-occupied or landlord family member occupied- units, income-restricted housing, rooming houses, space rented for commercial purposes, and first-time rentals (until re-rented). Vacancy Decontrol. Maximum of 15%.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Verona 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 Verona Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (973) 857-4767

6. Additional Resources

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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