Any utility company continuing to provide service to a multiple dwelling in accordance with §
335-7 of this article shall be paid by the Borough by issuing a voucher to the utility company providing the water, electric or gas service to the multiple dwelling for the amount due on the appropriate account and the service charge, if any. Said voucher shall be paid in the manner provided for the approval and payment of claims pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:5-17.
Any landlord whose negligence or failure to act results in municipal action as set forth in §
335-7 of this article shall be liable to a fine of not more than $300 for each affected dwelling unit in the residential property. In addition, the amount paid by the Borough, together with any incidental expenses incurred in making such payment, shall be a municipal lien against the real property upon which such expense was incurred.
The Borough shall not be liable for any damages to any person
or property in enforcing the provisions of this article, and under
no circumstances shall the Borough be held liable for damages resulting
from the lack of water, electric or gas service to the residential
property.
The provisions of this article shall not apply to owner-occupied
residential rental properties containing three units or less.
Whenever the provisions of this article impose a higher standard
than that set forth in any other local ordinances or under the laws
of the State of New Jersey, then the standard as set forth herein
shall prevail, but if the provisions of this article shall impose
a lower standard than the higher standards contained in any such other
ordinance or state law, then the higher standard contained in any
other such ordinance or law of the State of New Jersey shall prevail.