The Borough of Sussex and the surrounding Wantage area are small-town New Jersey: older homes, upstairs apartments over storefronts, farms, and a short commercial strip. Owners here usually manage a few units themselves until the calls, the paperwork, or a difficult tenant makes it worth handing off.
Comet manages properties in Sussex from our Hamburg office about fifteen minutes away, so we can be on site quickly for inspections, showings, and repairs.
What we manage in Sussex
Residential Property Management
Sussex rental owners often have one to ten units and no interest in becoming full-time landlords. We take over tenant placement, rent collection, maintenance, and compliance, and we keep repair costs honest by bidding anything significant.
Residential management in SussexCommercial Property Management
Small commercial buildings in Sussex — storefronts, offices, and mixed-use properties — need someone to handle leases, common-area costs, and the repairs that come with older construction. We manage the building so you don't have to be the one who answers when the roof leaks into a tenant's shop.
Commercial management in SussexWhat owners in Sussex deal with
- Older buildings — many before 1978 — that need lead-safe certification when tenants change.
- Mixed-use buildings with a storefront downstairs and apartments above, which means separate leases, insurance, and code requirements.
- Private wells and septic systems outside the borough center.
- Long, cold winters that make heating systems and snow clearing the most common emergency calls.
Questions about property management in Sussex
Is the Borough of Sussex the same as Sussex County?
No. Sussex is a small borough in northern Sussex County, surrounded by Wantage Township. Comet manages properties in the borough and throughout the county.
How far is your office from Sussex?
About fifteen minutes — we're at 13 Ames Boulevard in Hamburg.
Do you manage single rentals in Sussex Borough?
Yes. We manage single-family homes, duplexes, and small apartment buildings in Sussex and Wantage, as well as larger properties.
Can you manage a mixed-use building with apartments and a store?
Yes. Mixed-use buildings are common in Sussex. We manage the residential and commercial leases together and keep their costs separated for reporting.