The notice must be in writing and show the increase in dollars and percent.
Why, and the exact law
Depends on the year the building was built or the number of units.
From East Orange City Code § 218-12, read Oct 6, 2026.Show the law
“Any owner, landlord or agent or employee of a landlord seeking an increase in rent shall give the affected tenant written notice of termination of the existing lease or tenancy (commonly called "notice to quit") 60 days prior to the increase …”
State law applies here too. Where both cover a rental, the stricter city rule usually wins; each rule below says so.
East Orange lawDepends on the building
East Orange Rent Control – 60-day notice to quit before rent increase
Can my landlord make me move out?
Rent increases need 60 days' written notice.
The notice must be in writing and show the increase in dollars and percent.
Depends on the year the building was built or the number of units.
Who it covers
Buildings with 4 or more units.
Not buildings less than 30 years old.
Covers: Applies where the rent control chapter applies (4+ units).
Exemptions: Same as rent control chapter.
In force since
Mar 24, 1980
Enacted
Mar 24, 1980
The law, word for word
“Any owner, landlord or agent or employee of a landlord seeking an increase in rent shall give the affected tenant written notice of termination of the existing lease or tenancy (commonly called "notice to quit") 60 days prior to the increase …”
East Orange City Code § 218-12 · ecode360.com · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
New Jersey lists the reasons; the notice time depends on the reason.
Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.
Who it covers
Not owner-occupied buildings with 3 units or fewer.
Exemptions: Owner-occupied premises with two or fewer rental units (two-three unit owner-occupied); transient/seasonal hotel and motel guests; unit held in trust for a developmentally disabled family member.
In force since
1974
The law, word for word
“No residential landlord may evict or fail to renew a
lease, whether it is a written or an oral lease without good cause …”
N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 · nj.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026
Quote checked word for word
East Orange lawDepends on the building
East Orange – adoption of NJ Reprisal Law (anti-retaliation)
Can my landlord make me move out?
No payback for using your legal rights.
A landlord can't punish you for using a right the law gives you.
Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.
Who it covers
Not owner-occupied buildings with 3 units or fewer.
In force since
Apr 9, 2018
The law, word for word
“The City of East Orange adopts the State of New Jersey's Reprisal Law, which prohibits a landlord from retaliating against a tenant exercising a legal right under the law …”
East Orange City Code § 218-20 · ecode360.com · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026
New Jersey lawIn force
NJ Foreclosure Fairness Act tenant protections
Does a foreclosure end my lease?
A foreclosure alone can't end your lease.
A buyer who wants to live there must give 90 days' notice and wait for your lease to end.
The law, word for word
“Foreclosure alone is not grounds for eviction in New Jersey …”
N.J.S.A. 2A:50-69 et seq · nj.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026
Quote checked word for word
New Jersey lawDepends on the building
NJ reprisal (retaliation) protections for tenants
Can they make me move out for using my rights?
They can't evict you for using your rights or reporting code problems.
Punishing you for using your rights is against the law.
Depends on the number of units or whether the owner lives in the building.
Who it covers
Not owner-occupied buildings with 3 units or fewer.
Exemptions: Owner-occupied two- or three-family dwellings.
The law, word for word
“A landlord cannot take reprisal action against a tenant by eviction, substantial alteration of
a lease or its terms, or refusal to renew a lease when a tenant exercises certain civil rights …”
N.J.S.A. 2A:42-10.10 · nj.gov · Retrieved Oct 1, 2026