HOBOKEN, NJ — Hoboken has launched a rent control education campaign aimed at helping property owners and residents understand the city’s Rent Control Ordinance, tenant and landlord protections, and annual registration requirements, the city said.
“Rent control is one of the tools Hoboken uses to support housing affordability and stability while preserving what makes our community special,” said Mayor Emily Jabbour “By educating the public on the rules for rent increases and working to capture and maintain accurate records, we can promote transparency, provide predictability for property owners, and help ensure that longtime residents can continue to call Hoboken home.”
The majority of Hoboken rental properties, including many condominium units, are covered under rent control regulations, Jabbour said.
Federally funded housing, certain new construction and commercial properties may be exempt under Municipal Code Chapter 155.
Hoboken said timely and accurate registration is a legal requirement and helps maintain eligibility for allowable rent increases, including CPI adjustments and Vacancy Decontrol where applicable, while also protecting owners from fines and penalties and supporting accurate city records.
As part of the campaign, the Rent Leveling and Stabilization Office will host a tenant webinar titled “Understanding Rent Control & Available Resources” on Monday at 6 p.m.
It will address rent control rules, rental increases, protections, records, appeals and assistance.
The city said landlords are now required during annual registration to provide proof of rent received for registered units, including a fully executed lease or rental agreement or evidence of rent payments such as receipts, bank statements, cancelled checks or electronic payment records.
If adequate proof is not provided, the Rent Regulation Officer is required under law to deny any requested rent increase and provide written notice explaining the reason, according to the press release. Property owners then have 30 days to correct deficiencies once notified.
“This campaign is about education and compliance,” Rent Regulations Officer Diane Nieves-Carreras said. “We want landlords and tenants to understand the rules, know where to get help, and have access to accurate information.”
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