New Brunswick Rent Control Board Meeting - 6/15/2026

The New Brunswick Rent Control Board held a meeting on June 15, 2026, primarily addressing rent control activities and specific tenant-landlord disputes. A significant portion of the discussion focused on a rent control application for 167 Howard Street, where it was determined that federal HUD regulations preempt local rent control laws for Section 8 housing, limiting the board's authority to address rent overcharges or impose rent freezes in such cases. Consequently, a previously proposed resolution regarding rent adjustments was vacated. The board also addressed procedural matters, including the adjournment of a hearing due to the unavailability of a translator for a tenant complaint scheduled for July. No contract awards, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.