OFFICE OF LANDLORD/ TENANT RELATIONS
The Office of Landlord Tenant Relations administers and enforces the Rent Control Ordinance, Chapter 260 of the Jersey City Municipal Code and provides education, information and referrals to city residents in connection with landlord/tenant issues.
Notice of February 16, 2023 Rent Leveling Board Meeting
The regular meeting of the Rent Leveling Board will be held on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at 4 Jackson Square, The Holloway Building, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305
Sunshine Notice
ATTENTION ALL JERSEY CITY TENANTS
BECAUSE OF THE STATE OF EMERGENCY, NO RENT INCREASES WERE PERMITTED IN RENT CONTROLLED AND NON-OWNER OCCUPIED 1-4 UNIT DWELLINGS IN JERSEY CITY FROM JUNE 1, 2020 THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2021. If your landlord collected an increase during this time and your landlord refuses to credit/refund the overpayment, we can help. Please file an Illegal Rent Petition with our Office. This Petition can be found below under "Tenant Petitions" and can be emailed to [email protected] or dropped off at our office.
For help with your rent and protection from eviction please visit nj.gov/dca.