For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall
apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning:
ADVERTISE or ADVERTISEMENT
Any written, electronic or oral publication, dissemination,
solicitation or circulation which is intended to directly or indirectly
induce any person to enter into an agreement for the short-term rental
of a dwelling. This definition includes, but is not limited to, mailings,
print advertisements internet listings, e-mail publications or other
oral, printed or electronic media.
DWELLING
Any single- or multi-family residential building or structure
in the Borough, or any part thereof, which is occupied in whole or
in part, or intended to be occupied in whole or in part, as a home
residence or sleeping place for one or more individuals.
FACILITATE
A person facilitates if, acting with knowledge that an operator
managing agency or rental agent is renting a dwelling on a short-term
basis, the person knowingly provides the operator managing agency
or rental agent with means or opportunity for the commission of said
offense.
PERSON
An individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership,
limited liability company, or other legal entity.
RENT
The consideration or remuneration charged, whether or not
received, for the occupancy or use of a dwelling, whether to be received
in money, goods, services, labor, other use of other dwelling(s),
or otherwise.
RENTAL
An agreement between persons whereby money or other consideration
is charged in exchange for the right to occupy or use all or part
of a dwelling.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
Any rental of a dwelling or part thereof for less than 30
consecutive days.
SOLICIT
A person "solicits" if, with the intent to promote or facilitate
the short-term rental of a dwelling, such person commands, encourages,
requests or solicits another person to engage in a short-term rental
agreement.
This chapter may be enforced by East Rutherford Police Department,
Building Department Inspectors, East Rutherford Fire Prevention Inspectors,
and East Rutherford Housing Inspectors together with any other municipal
officials authorized to enforce Borough ordinances.