Rent Control Board
The Rent Control Board is charged with the powers of executing the Rent Control section (Chapter 402, Article I) of the Township Code.
The Rent Control Board shall consist of five members who shall be appointed by the Township Council. The term of office of the members of the Rent Control Board shall be for four years each.
Board Members
Patrick Hanley (Chairperson) - Term Ends 6/30/2023
Willola Ashley - Term Ends 6/30/2023
Sean Byrnes - Term Ends 6/30/2024
Gerard Tamburino - Term Ends 6/30/2021
vacancy - Terms Ends 6/30/2022
Board Staff
Rent Control Administrator / Board Secretary: Kristine Gould
Board Attorney: Alexander J. Graziano, Esq.
Contact: (973) 857-4767
Contact the Rent Control Board Staff
2021 RENT CONTROL BOARD MEETING DOCUMENTS
Rent Control Board Meeting Agendas & Minutes
TENANT APPLICATIONS & FORMS
Tenant Voluntary Vacancy Certification
Appeal of Rent Control Administrator's Decision - coming soon
LANDLORD APPLICATIONS
Landlord Certification in Absence of Tenant Voluntary Vacancy Certification
Capital Improvement Application
Hardship Rent Increase Application
Appeal of Rent Control Administrator's Decision - coming soon
LANDLORD/TENANT REGISTRATION STATEMENTS & CHANGE IN TENANCY FORM
Annual Landlord/Tenant Registration Statement - due July 1 of each year
Excel Format of Annual Landlord/Tenant Registration Statement (may be used in lieu of Page 2 of the PDF Statement)
Change in Tenancy Form - due within 30 calendar days of a change in tenancy
RESOURCES
Rent Control Ordinance - effective March 28, 2021
Township Property Maintenance Code - adopted May 2021
International Property Maintenance Code
Consumer Price Index (C.P.I.) Chart
List of Rent Controlled Properties in Verona
U.S. Tenant Rights, Laws & Protections
NJ Department of Community Affairs - Bureau of Homeowner Protection
Tenants' Rights in New Jersey - a legal manual for tenants in New Jersey
COVID 19 RESOURCES
COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II (CVERAP Phase II)
Opening March 22, 2021, the COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program Phase II (CVERAP Phase II) will provide rental arrears and temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income, have qualified for unemployment benefits, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due, directly, or indirectly, to the COVID-19 pandemic. Nan McKay & Associates has been authorized by the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to assist in the administration of CVERAP Phase II and to communicate with applicants and landlords. Click here to apply: https://njdca.onlinepha.com/