The Mayor and City Council adopted Ordinance Number 2006-06 which establishes regulations for rental units within the City of Lambertville to ensure that they are in compliance with City Code and other applicable laws and regulations prior to individuals and families occupying them.  This ordinance was amended in 2007 with updated language.

The ordinance requires an annual landlord registration statement, which limits the maximum number of persons who may inhabit a dwelling unit and establishes minimum standards for room occupancy.  In addition, the ordinance establishes a criteria of occupancy requirement violations as well as penalties for noncompliance.  The Ordinance took effect April 10, 2006.  A Landlord Registration Statement must be filed with the City Clerk's Office for every building containing one or more rental units occupied by one or more tenants. 

If you are a Multi-family housing unit and renting an apartment, you MUST file the Landlord Registration form.

The Landlord Registration Renewal Form must be filed with the City Clerk no later than March 1st and must be accompanied by a $50 fee. 

Click here for a copy of the Landlord Registration Renewal Form.

Click here for a copy of the Landlord Registration Statement in pdf or word.

Click here for a copy of Ordinance Number 2006-06. Click here for a copy of Ordinance Number 2007-07.

Please mail or drop off the completed applications to the City Clerk, 18 York Street, Lambertville, New Jersey 08530.