Rent overcharges may be resolved in several ways. File a lawsuit in Municipal or Superior Court. Each option has advantages and disadvantages that should be considered before making a decision. The Rent Control registration fee finances the services provided to administer the Rent Control Law. Each year, the Rent Control Board determines the amount of the annual registration fee for all controlled rental units.
Landlords initially pay the fee for each rental unit they own.
The Rent Control registration fee is one of the surcharges landlords are permitted to add to a tenant's monthly rent. The registration fee finances the services provided by the Board to administer the Rent Control Law. Fee waiver applications must be submitted on forms provided by the Board and documentation is required for each type of waiver. Contact an Information Coordinator to obtain an application or additional information. Fee waiver applications may also be downloaded from this site.