Caldwell, MT · Essex County

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Tenant Complaint

Tenants use this form to complain to Caldwell’s Rent Review Board about rent increases, capital improvement surcharges, or failure to maintain existing services.

What this form is

This form lets a tenant describe a complaint about an increased rent, a capital improvement surcharge, or failure to maintain existing services. It asks for tenant, landlord, lease, rent, and apartment details, along with the complaint and its circumstances. If the complainant signed or co-signed a lease, the form requests a copy of the lease agreement.

Who needs it

A tenant wishing to report an increased rent, capital improvement surcharge, or failure to maintain existing services to the Rent Review Board can use this form.

How to submit it

The form lists the Rent Review Board Secretary and the municipal address, 80 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006; it also lists the secretary’s phone number, (973) 403-4638. Submit a copy of the lease agreement with the complaint if you signed or co-signed one.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the complainant certifies the statements are true, and a witness signs only if the form is not delivered personally.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Form

    Download the Tenant Complaint form.

  2. 2

    Complete The Form

    Provide tenant, landlord, lease, rent, apartment, and complaint details, then sign and date the certification.

  3. 3

    Gather The Lease

    If you signed or co-signed a lease, include a copy with the complaint form.

  4. 4

    Submit The Complaint

    Submit the form to the Rent Review Board using the municipal address listed on the form; a witness signs if it is not delivered personally.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Tenant Complaint?
No. The complainant signs and dates the form without a notary. A witness signs only when the complaint is not delivered personally by the complainant.
How do I submit the Tenant Complaint?
The form lists the Rent Review Board Secretary and Caldwell’s municipal address, 80 Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. Include a copy of the lease if you signed or co-signed one.
What complaints does this form cover?
The form lists increased rent, capital improvement surcharges, and failure to maintain existing services as complaint categories.

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