Elizabeth, NJ local landlord rules
State law also applies. See New Jersey landlord-tenant law and the New Jersey landlord FAQ. State rules: Security deposit limit · Deposit return deadline · Notice to enter · Late fees · Eviction notice (nonpayment) · Rent increase notice.
Quick facts
| Topic | At a glance |
|---|---|
| Rent control / stabilization | Yes. At lease expiration, at the end of a periodic tenancy, or on the building anniversary date, base rent may not rise more than 3% over the prior 12 months, and only once per 12 months. Landlords must give at least 30 days' notice. |
| Short-term rentals (Airbnb) | Short-term rentals must be licensed, permitted or registered with the city. |
Details & sources
Rent control / stabilization
Yes. At lease expiration, at the end of a periodic tenancy, or on the building anniversary date, base rent may not rise more than 3% over the prior 12 months, and only once per 12 months. Landlords must give at least 30 days' notice.
Verified Source: Elizabeth Code §§ 5.70.060, 5.70.070 · last checked 2026-10-15
Back to quick facts ↑Short-term rentals (Airbnb)
Short-term rentals must be licensed, permitted or registered with the city. The code states: "Responsible parties shall obtain a rental certificate of occupancy from the bureau of planning and zoning prior to using a dwelling unit as a short-term rental" (§ 5.90.030).
Verified Source: Elizabeth Code of Ordinances § 5.90.030 · last checked 2026-10-16
Back to quick facts ↑Research coverage
1 of 13 topics checked at the local level (state law is covered on the state page). A topic counts as checked only when every subtopic in it is checked or no additional requirement was found after a recorded full read. How coverage works.
| Topic | Status | Subtopics done |
|---|---|---|
| Deposits | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Deposit return deadlines | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Rent increases and rent control | Checked: requirement found | 1 of 1 |
| Late fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Landlord entry | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Repairs and habitability | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Screening and application fees | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Fair housing and assistance animals | Not researched | 0 of 1 |
| Disclosures | Not researched | 0 of 2 |
| Renewal and termination | Not researched | None tracked at this level |
| Eviction | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Registration and licensing | Not researched | 0 of 3 |
| Short-term rentals | Partially researched | 1 of 2 |
Also applies statewide
New Jersey rules that also apply in Elizabeth:
- Security deposit limit
- No more than 1.5 times one month's rent. Any additional deposit collected each year may not exceed 10% of the current deposit. Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.2 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Jersey security deposit limit page
- Deposit return deadline
- Within 30 days after the tenant moves out: return the deposit plus interest, less itemized deductions. A tenant who wins in court gets double the amount owed, plus costs. Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 46:8-21.1 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Jersey deposit return deadline page
- Notice to enter
- There is no New Jersey statute setting a notice period before a landlord enters. Housing regulations for multiple dwellings (N.J.A.C. 5:10-1.2, described in the DCA Truth in Renting guide) require tenants to allow access for inspection and maintenance at reasonable times with notice; check the lease and local rules. Verified Source: N.J.S.A. title 2A and 46; see 2A:39-1 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Jersey notice to enter page
- Late fees
- Senior citizen tenants whose rent is due on the first of the month get a 5-business-day grace period, and no late fee may be charged within it (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1). Otherwise New Jersey has no general late-fee cap, and late fees depend on the lease. Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 2A:42-6.1 · last checked 2026-10-23 · Full New Jersey late fees page
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