Rental Property Rules in Ridgewood, NJ (2026)
1 verified rental property rules for Ridgewood, New Jersey, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Repairs & Habitability
Village of Ridgewood law requires landlords to heat rented homes and apartments to at least 68°F between 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. and 65°F overnight from October 1 through May 1, supply hot water of at least 140°F in buildings housing two or more families, and keep dwellings free of vermin, poor ventilation and other unsafe conditions under Chapter 175, Housing Standards.
Ridgewood, NJ Rental Heat and Hot Water Rules
Some RestrictionsVillage of Ridgewood Code §§ 175-2 and 175-4
It shall be the duty of every person who shall have contracted or shall be otherwise bound or legally obligated to heat or to furnish heat for any building, part of any building, apartment or space occupied as a home or place or residence of one or more persons ... to so heat or to so furnish heat to every occupied portion of such building so that a minimum temperature of 68° F. is maintained t...
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