Weymouth Committee repeals local Rent Control Board in unanimous vote
The Weymouth Township Committee voted unanimously to adopt Ordinance 621-2026, repealing Chapter 173, Article VIII (Rent Control Board). Officials said the change follows recent New Jersey statutes that set statewide rent-increase limits and preempt certain local rules.
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The Weymouth Township Committee adopted Ordinance 621-2026 on Feb. 4, 2026, repealing Chapter 173, Article VIII of the municipal code, which had established a local Rent Control Board. The motion to adopt was moved by Norton and seconded by Keiffenheim and passed on a unanimous roll call (Norton-yes; Keiffenheim-yes; Haeser-yes).
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