Meeting Type
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- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 4/24/25
- 04/25/2025
- 54 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Highland Park Rent Control Board meeting centered on the challenges of balancing tenant protections with the financial realities faced by landlords. Key discussions revolved around the proposed cap on annual rent increases, tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), and the need for clarity in defining capital improvements that could justify rent hikes.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 3/27/25
- 04/01/2025
- 50 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Highland Park Rent Control Board meeting, discussions centered around changes to how rent increases are calculated, addressing the discrepancy between rising rental costs and stagnant wage growth in Middlesex County. The board explored adopting a percentage of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rather than using the full index, alongside discussing vacancy control measures to ensure affordable housing remains accessible.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 2/27/25
- 02/28/2025
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a detailed Highland Park Rent Control Board meeting, members and attendees engaged in discussions about proposed ordinance changes, tenant rights, and the board’s role in landlord-tenant disputes.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 9/26/24
- 10/02/2024
- 125 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Rent Control Board has certified a 3.55% annual rent increase for 2025, following discussions over the implications of rent adjustments and tenant protections. This decision, reached through a unanimous vote, was based on the average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for New York and Philadelphia, plus an additional percentage point as dictated by local ordinance. The meeting also explored potential amendments to the ordinance, focusing on definitions of capital improvements, hardship increases, and the broader impacts on vulnerable populations.
- NJ
- Middlesex County
- 5/23/24
- 05/24/2024
- 67 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Highland Park Rent Control Board recently convened to address matters concerning the rent control ordinance, the challenges of enforcement, and the implications for landlords and tenants. The board delved into the intricacies of the ordinance, discussing potential amendments aimed at clarifying language and jurisdiction, especially regarding landlord-tenant harassment. They also debated the use of the Consumer Price Index for rent increases, the inclusion of luxury apartments under rent control, and the awareness of ordinance rights among tenants.
