As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AVAILABLE FOR RENT TO TENANTS
Fit for habitation, as defined by the statutes, codes and
ordinances in full force and effect in the State of New Jersey, County
of Essex and Township of Bloomfield, and occupied or unoccupied and
offered for rent.
DWELLING
Any building or other structures containing housing spaces
rented or offered for rent to one or more tenants or family units.
A "dwelling" includes buildings or structures that are exempt from
the restrictions mandated under this chapter.
HOUSING SPACE
Includes that portion of a dwelling rented or offered for
rent for living and dwelling purposes to one individual or family
unit together with all privileges, services, furnishings, furniture,
equipment, facilities and improvements connected with the use or occupancy
of such portion of the property.
PERIODIC TENANT
A residential tenant who was previously under lease controlled
by this chapter, and subsequently continued residing in the same housing
space under a new lease, whether oral or written, for periods of less
than one year, including but not limited to month-to-month tenancies
and tenancies at will.
Upon the rerenting of any dwelling, the landlord shall file
a statement with the Rent Leveling Board certifying to the Board:
A. The unit and building numbers of such dwelling.
B. The date such dwelling became vacant.
C. The rent paid by the prior tenant.
D. The rent agreed to by the new tenant.
E. The date of any new lease.
F. A statement that all proper occupancy approvals have been obtained
from the Township.
A willful violation of any provision of this chapter including,
but not limited to, the willful filing with the Rent Leveling Board
of any material misstatement of fact, may be punishable by a fine
as established in the Township Code. A violation affecting more than
one leasehold shall be considered a separate violation to each leasehold.
This chapter is to take effect immediately on July 1, 2016,
and shall remain in full force and effect unless specifically repealed
by the Township Council by ordinance.