PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Rent Leveling Board
29 North Day Street
Orange, NJ 07050
973-266-4001

Valerie Jackson, Director
Sandy M. Mason, Board Secretary 

General Description

The purpose of the Rent Control Board is to allow owners to receive a fair return on their investment and to protect tenants from steep annual rent increases. The Rent Control Board was established by Ordinance #71-86, and is contained in Chapter 166 of the Orange Municipal Code. The process allows for mediation for rent disputes and for binding decisions regarding allowable rent increases.  The Board consists of 7 members and 3 alternates, and includes at least 2 tenants, 3 homeowners, and 2 landlords.  There is one alternate for each category of members. 

The powers of the Board include:

• setting rules and regulations to implement the act
• supply information and assistance to landlords and tenants to comply with the act
• conducting hearings to settle disputes
• granting surcharge relief

A tenant or landlord with a complaint can file a complaint form with backup documentation with the Rent Control Office at 29 North Day Street. The Rent Control Office will attempt to mediate the dispute between the aggrieved parties. If the dispute remains unresolved, the matter will be heard by the Rent Control Board. The decision of the Board is binding.

General Information

Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 PM in the 3rd Floor City Council Chambers unless otherwise specified. 

BOARD MEMBERS & STAFF