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Cherry Hill, NJ Rental Property Rules: Rental Registration (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Who must register
Landlords of 1- or 2-unit non-owner-occupied rentals
Where filed
Township Clerk of Cherry Hill
State authority
N.J.S.A. 46:8-28
Multi-family rule
File state Bureau of Housing Inspection certificate
Penalty for noncompliance
$100.00-$500.00 per day

Summary

Cherry Hill Township landlords of one- and two-unit non-owner-occupied rentals must register with the Township Clerk under state law, and owners of multi-family buildings must file their state Bureau of Housing Inspection registration with the Clerk as well.

The landlord of a single unit dwelling or two (2) unit dwelling not owner-occupied shall be registered with the Clerk of the Township of Cherry Hill, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8-28. For multi-family dwellings, a copy of the certificate of registration filed with the New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection shall be filed with the Clerk of the Township of Cherry Hill.

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Full Breakdown

A. 46:8-28. 1). 00 reinspection fee (§ 15-73) are billed against the registered landlord, and enforcement letters and orders are served on the address of record.

Violations & Fines

Renting or continuing to rent a single or two-unit dwelling without filing the required landlord registration, or occupying a dwelling unit without the Certificate of Occupancy that Article X ties to it, exposes the owner to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00, and/or up to 30 days' imprisonment, and/or up to 90 days of community service, for each day of noncompliance under § 15-75.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do landlords have to register rental property in Cherry Hill Township?
Yes for one- and two-unit non-owner-occupied dwellings. Section 15-72 requires registration with the Township Clerk under N.J.S.A. 46:8-28. Multi-family owners instead file their New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection registration with the Clerk.
Is landlord registration the same as the rental Certificate of Occupancy?
No. Registration under § 15-72 identifies the landlord to the Township Clerk, while the Certificate of Occupancy under § 15-70 is a separate inspection-based approval required before any unit can be rented or re-rented.
What happens if a Cherry Hill landlord doesn't register?
There is no separate registration fine specified, but an unregistered, uninspected rental will also lack the Certificate of Occupancy Article X requires, exposing the owner to the $100.00 to $500.00 per-day penalty under § 15-75.

Sources & Official References

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