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Hoboken, NJ local landlord rules

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State law also applies. See New Jersey landlord-tenant law.

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Rent control / stabilizationYes.
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Rent control / stabilization

Yes. Annual increases on rent-controlled units are capped at the lesser of 5% or the CPI change; vacancy increases are limited (up to 25% after 3+ years of occupancy, once per 3 years). The Nov 2024 ballot question concerned vacancy increases only.

Verified Source: Hoboken Code ch. 155 (Rent Control), as summarized by the City of Hoboken · last checked 2026-10-15

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