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Paterson, New Jersey

What's changing in Paterson rental law

Every dated change in our sources for Paterson, New Jersey: laws taking effect, yearly figures, repeal dates and bills. Follow it by email or RSS.

As of Oct 6, 2026. Not legal advice.

Coming up

  1. New Jersey

    Takes effect: Forbidding the Algorithmic Inflation of Rent (FAIR) Act

    Not yet: a state ban starts Jul 1, 2027.

In effect

  1. New Jersey

    Took effect: NJ residential rental application fee cap ($50)

    Max $50 per application.

  2. New Jersey

    Took effect: New Jersey Fair Chance in Housing Act

    They can't ask about your record before an offer.

  3. Paterson

    Took effect: Paterson Rent Leveling – anti-reprisal eviction protection

    Not as payback for using your rights.

  4. Paterson

    Took effect: Paterson Rent Leveling Ordinance – annual rent increase cap

    Max 5%, once every 12 months.

  5. New Jersey

    Took effect: NJ Anti-Eviction Act (good cause, notices, grounds)

    Only for a good reason.

More about Paterson

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