[Added 7-25-2017 by Ord. No. 4553-17]
In addition to any other penalty prescribed in this chapter, a rental certificate of occupancy issued pursuant to § 335-2H may be revoked or suspended on any of the following grounds:
A. 
Conviction of a violation of this chapter, or any other provision of this Code, in any court of competent jurisdiction.
B. 
Determination of a violation of this chapter, or any other provision of this Code, at a hearing held pursuant to § 335-50.
C. 
Renting the unit to a tenant who is convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of two or more violations during the course of the tenancy of any provision of this Code.
D. 
Maintaining, occupying, or using the rental unit or units or the property on which the rental unit is located in a dangerous condition likely to result in injury to persons or property or in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local health, safety, building, construction, or property maintenance code.
E. 
Renting the unit to a tenant or tenants whom, during the course of the tenancy, are convicted in any court of competent jurisdiction of a crime or offense.
F. 
Criminal or illegal activity occurring on the premises or engaged in by the occupants, whether or not such activity results in an arrest, charge, or conviction.
G. 
Conduct, activity, or behavior occurring on the premises or engaged in by the occupants that constitutes a nuisance or disturbs the peace and quiet enjoyment of the surrounding neighborhood.
H. 
Any violation of the terms of the rental certificate of occupancy or renting without having first obtained a rental certificate of occupancy.
I. 
Conditions that render the premises unsafe, unhealthy, or unfit for human habitation or occupancy.
Rental certificates of occupancy may be suspended or revoked for period of up to one year, after which they may be reinstated, provided the premises are reinspected and recertified pursuant to this chapter.
A. 
A rental certificate of occupancy shall be automatically suspended if taxes or other assessments are delinquent for three consecutive quarters. Upon payment of such delinquent taxes or assessments, the certificate of occupancy may be reinstated, provided the premises is reinspected and recertified for occupancy pursuant to this chapter. If the delinquent taxes and assessments are not satisfied within 30 days of written notice thereof, the certificate of occupancy shall be revoked for a period of one year.
B. 
A rental certificate of occupancy shall be automatically suspended upon the issuance of a third notice of a violation of this chapter, or any other provision of this Code, pending the resolution or adjudication of those charges. Upon conviction or plea of guilty thereto, the certificate of occupancy shall be revoked for a period of one year. If the charges are withdrawn or do not result in a conviction, the certificate of occupancy may be reinstated provided the premises is reinspected and recertified for occupancy pursuant to this chapter.
C. 
A landlord or property owner who receives a third notice of violation for renting premises without first having obtained a rental certificate of occupancy pursuant to § 335-2H shall be barred from obtaining such certificate for a period of one year.
A. 
Upon a determination that sufficient grounds exist for revocation or suspension of a rental certificate of occupancy, the Bureau of Property Maintenance shall issue a written complaint with the property owner. The complaint shall be sent by certified mail or courier service to the property owner's address as it appears in the tax records. The complaint shall specifically identify the basis for the revocation or suspension. A copy of the complaint shall be provided to the Division of Law.
[Amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 4799-24]
B. 
The property owner may appeal the suspension or revocation by filing written notice thereof with the Division of Law no later than 10 days following receipt of the notice issued pursuant to the preceding subsection. The notice of appeal must clearly identify the action challenged and set forth the reasons in support of reversal.
C. 
The appeal may be decided on the written submissions or a hearing may be conducted. The property owner must specifically request hearing in the written notice of appeal. If requested, the hearing shall be conducted by the Division of Law no later than 45 days from the issuance of the complaint, unless the parties agree upon a different date and time, which shall be no later than 60 days following the issuance of the complaint.
D. 
The hearing shall be transcribed by licensed court reporter, provided at the property owner's expense, and conducted under oath. The hearing shall be conducted by one of the attorneys in the Division of Law. The hearing shall not be bound by the rules of evidence applicable in New Jersey courts.
E. 
After reviewing the written submission and the record of the hearing, if any, the Division of Law shall issue a written decision upholding, reversing, or modifying the original determination, a copy of which shall be provided to the property owner and the Bureau of Property Maintenance.
[Amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 4799-24]