[Added 12-12-1991 by Ord. No. 1991-13]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
TENANT
One who occupies the premises, including a mobile home, of another
(the landlord), in subordination of the other's title and with his or
her permission, express or implied. The permission may be in writing or oral,
and the reservation of rent is not essential to the creation of the landlord
and tenant relation.
The owners of any rented multifamily structure, rented single-family
structure or other residential rental unit of any type located within the
boundaries of Washington Township shall be required to submit to the Township
Manager the name and address of each such tenant or occupant and the date
when the tenancy or occupancy first began. Such reporting shall occur by January
31 of each year.
[Amended 7-11-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-4]
Any person, firm or corporation who or which shall violate or fail to
comply with any of the provisions of this chapter shall be subject to a civil
fine not exceeding $600, plus any court costs and reasonable attorney fees
incurred by the Township as a result of the violation. The Township Manager,
or any other Township representative authorized by the Board of Supervisors
shall determine in each instance whether a violation of this chapter has occurred
and, if so, the amount of the civil fine to be imposed upon the violator.
Notice of the civil fine shall be served upon the violator by certified mail,
return receipt requested, or by personal delivery by a Township representative.
Should the violator not pay the civil fine within 20 days of the date of service,
the Township Manager or other duly designated Township representative shall
file a civil enforcement proceeding with the District Justice having jurisdiction
to recover the civil fine, court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred
by the Township as a result of the violation. No judgment shall be imposed
until the date of the determination of a violation by the District Justice.
If the violator neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Township
may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable Rules of Civil Procedure.
Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense.