Hackensack, MT · Bergen County
Request For Hearing Tenant Complaint Form
Hackensack tenants use this form to request a Rent Stabilization Board hearing and describe a rent-related complaint.
What this form is
This form lets a Hackensack tenant ask the Rent Stabilization Board for a hearing about rent, rent increases, or mandatory charges. It asks for tenant, landlord, lease, rent, and complaint details, and requests a copy of the previous lease, which is mandatory. The form also lists a $25 filing fee payable by check or money order.
Who needs it
A tenant seeking a Rent Stabilization Board hearing about a rent complaint, rent increase, or mandatory charge can use this form.
How to submit it
The form lists a $25 filing fee payable to the City of Hackensack by check or money order. Submit it to the city department named on the form; check the city website for current contact details.
About notarization
This form is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Request For Hearing Tenant Complaint Form.
- 2
Complete The Form
Type or print clearly and provide the requested tenant, landlord, lease, rent, and complaint information.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Include a copy of the previous lease; add other listed documents when applicable.
- 4
Submit To The City
Pay the $25 filing fee by check or money order and check the city website for current submission details.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Tenant Complaint Form?
- No. The form has a signature and date line but no notary block; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Tenant Complaint Form?
- The form lists a $25 filing fee payable to the City of Hackensack by check or money order. It does not give a submission address; check the city website for current contact details.
- What documents should I include with the complaint?
- Include a copy of your previous lease, which the form marks mandatory. It also lists a current lease, photos if applicable, rent receipts or canceled checks from the last six months, and other applicable documents.
- Who can use this hearing request form?
- Hackensack tenants can use it to describe a rent complaint, including an issue involving a rent increase or mandatory charges. The form says complaints for properties with three or fewer units are excluded from the Board’s jurisdiction.
Need something notarized?
This Request For Hearing Tenant Complaint Form doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Hackensack form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.