The following words, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except in
those instances where the context clearly indicates otherwise. When
not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense
include the future; words in the plural number include the singular
number; words in the singular shall include the plural, and words
in the masculine shall include the feminine and the neuter.
AGENT
Individual of legal majority who has been designated under
the provisions of this article by the owner.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
Any form of conduct, action, incident or behavior perpetrated,
caused or permitted by any occupant or visitor of a rental unit that
is so loud, offensive, riotous or that otherwise disturbs other persons
of ordinary sensibility in their peaceful enjoyment of their premises
such that a report is made to the Police Department complaining of
such conduct, action, incident or behavior. It is not necessary that
such conduct, action incident or behavior constitute a criminal offense,
nor that criminal charges be filed against any person, occupant or
visitor in order for a person, occupant or visitor to have perpetrated,
caused or permitted the commission of the disruptive conduct, as defined
herein. Provided, however, that no disruptive conduct shall be deemed
to have occurred unless the Police Department shall have investigated
and made a determination that such did occur, and keep written record,
including a disruptive conduct report or police report, of such occurrence.
A copy of such report shall be submitted to the Borough of Bridgeport,
Office of the Borough Manager. A copy of the report shall also be
forwarded to the owner or agent within 10 days of the Borough of Bridgeport
receiving the report from the police.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT
A written report from the Police Department to the Borough
Manager of the Borough of Bridgeport or his/her designee. Disruptive
conduct reports shall be maintained by the Borough of Bridgeport.
DWELLING UNIT
A single habitable living unit, having its own toilet, bath
or shower, sink, sleeping and cooking facilities and separate access
to the outside at ground level. There may be more than one dwelling
unit on a premises.
OCCUPANT
A person who resides at a premises, such as a tenant, or
any other individual that is allowed on the premises by such resident
or tenant.
OPERATOR
Any person who has charge, care or control of a rental property.
OWNER-OCCUPANT
An owner who resides in a dwelling unit on a regular permanent
basis.
OWNER
One or more persons, jointly or separately, in who is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and right to present use and enjoyment of
the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a rental
unit. For purposes of this article, also includes a landlord.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Police Department of the Borough of Bridgeport or any
member thereof sworn to enforce laws and ordinances in the Borough,
includes the Superintendent of Police or his designee.
RENTAL UNIT
A dwelling unit occupied by one or more tenants. Does not
include, for purposes of this article, a dormitory room occupied by
one or more students.
The provisions of the article shall not apply
to properties which are hotels or dormitories.
This article shall not affect violations of
any other ordinance, code or regulation existing prior to the effective
date hereof, and any such violations shall be governed and shall continue
to be punishable to the full extent of the law under the provisions
of those ordinances, codes or regulations in effect at the time the
violation was committed.