Fair Lawn, MT · Bergen County
Application for Capital Improvements Qualifying for Vacancy Decontrol
Landlords file this application with the Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board to request vacancy decontrol based on planned capital improvements to a rental unit.
What this form is
This application is for landlords seeking vacancy decontrol based on capital improvements to a rental unit. It asks for landlord and property details, assessed valuation, rent charged to the last tenant, and a description and estimated cost of improvements, including whether permits are required. Applicants must attach an assessor’s certification, contractor estimates, copies of permits and an invoice.
Who needs it
A landlord or applicant seeking vacancy decontrol for a rental unit after planned capital improvements should complete and file this application.
How to submit it
Provide the original application, copies of permits and an invoice, and ten copies to the Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board Secretary. If scanned and distributed by email, also provide the original and bring two additional copies to the Board meeting.
About notarization
The application is signed without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed, and the landlord or applicant signs the certification.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Fair Lawn application for capital improvements qualifying for vacancy decontrol.
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Complete The Application
Provide the landlord, property, assessed valuation, rent, and planned capital improvement details requested.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Attach an assessor’s certification, contractor estimates, copies of permits, and an invoice.
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Submit To The Board Secretary
Provide the original application and ten copies to the Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board Secretary; follow the form’s instructions if it is scanned and distributed by email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for this application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary; no sworn or notarized attachment is listed, and the landlord or applicant signs the certification.
- How do I submit the application?
- Provide the original application, copies of permits and an invoice, and ten copies to the Fair Lawn Rent Leveling Board Secretary. If scanned and distributed by email, provide the original and bring two additional copies to the Board meeting.
- What information does the application ask for?
- It asks for landlord and property details, assessed valuation, the last tenant’s monthly rent, and improvement descriptions, estimated costs, and permit information.
- What supporting documents are listed?
- The application lists an assessor’s certification, contractor estimates, copies of permits, and an invoice.
Need something notarized?
This Application for Capital Improvements Qualifying for Vacancy Decontrol doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Fair Lawn form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.