Rent Control in Weymouth Township, NJ

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1. Overview of Rent Control in Weymouth Township

Weymouth Township, 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth Township?

The rent control ordinance in Weymouth Township applies to specific types of properties based on the number of units and other criteria:

• Property type: The ordinance applies to mobile home parks.

3. Rent Increase Limits

The rent control ordinance in Weymouth Township limits annual rent increases to 5.0%. Percentage increase in Social Security payments, based on most recent SSI cost of living adjustment. If the COLA in a given year meets or exceeds 5%, the Rent Control Board can approve a COLA rental

4. Exemptions and Exceptions

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

• First-time rentals Resale Decontrol occasioned by the transfer of any unit by a tenant to another (except: "for tenants living on the property as of the date this article is adopted and takes effect" (3/17), "there will be no resale decontrol on the first transfer for 20 years." If a transfer occurs during those 20 years, the rent will be decontrolled on next transfer to lesser of rent +50% and market rent. Each subsequent transfer is capped at the current rent charged +25%.

5. How to Check Your Building's Status

To determine if your building is covered by rent control in Weymouth Township, you can:

• Use RentCheckMe: Enter your address in the RentCheckMe address checker to see if your building is likely covered.
• Contact the Rent Control Board: Reach out to the Weymouth Township Rent Control Board for information about your specific building.
• Call for assistance: (609) 476-2633

6. Additional Resources

• Rent Control Ordinance — View the full text of the ordinance
• Weymouth Township Rent Control Board — Official board website
• New Jersey Department of Community Affairs — Statewide housing resources

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

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