New Jersey Rent control / state preemption
Can cities in New Jersey pass rent control?
Municipalities may adopt rent control or rent leveling ordinances. State law does not generally preempt them, but it does bar local rent control of new multiple dwellings during their exemption period, and no municipality may limit that exemption (N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.2, 2A:42-84.5).
Verified Source: N.J.S.A. 2A:42-84.2, 2A:42-84.5 · last checked 2026-10-23
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