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Borough of Avalon, NJ
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Chapter 22 Housing and Rentals
Chapter 22
Housing and Rentals
Editor's Note: Articles 1—4 Prior ordinance history: 2000 Code §§ 22:1—22:1-19; 22:2-1—22:2-7; 22:3-1.1—22:3-6.4 and Ordinance Nos. 623-2009, 645-2011 and 664-2012. Amended in their entirety by Ordinance No. 713-2014.
Article I
Registration, Inspection and Licensing of Rental Properties
§ 22-1
RENTAL PROPERTIES.
§ 22-1.1
Definitions.
§ 22-1.2
Short Title; Scope and Applicability.
§ 22-1.3
Policy Statement.
§ 22-1.3.1
Dual Responsibilities of Owners of Rentals Units.
§ 22-1.4
License Requirements for All Rental Properties.
§ 22-1.5
Procedure for Obtaining License.
§ 22-1.6
Conditions for Obtaining License.
§ 22-1.7
Denial of Issuance or Renewal of Rental License.
§ 22-1.7.1
Grounds for Denial of Rental License or Any Renewal.
§ 22-1.7.2
Appeal.
§ 22-1.7.3
Notice of Appeal; Contents.
§ 22-1.8
License Term; Scheduling of Inspections.
§ 22-1.8.1
Term.
§ 22-1.8.2
Transferability.
§ 22-1.9
Property Inspection; Nature Thereof; Frequency.
§ 22-1.9.1
Inspection; Frequency.
§ 22-1.9.2
Nature of Inspection.
§ 22-1.10
Property Failing Inspection; Effect; Reinspection; Suspension of License.
§ 22-1.10.1
Unoccupied Unit(s).
§ 22-1.10.2
Occupied Unit(s).
§ 22-1.10.3
Reinspection.
§ 22-1.10.4
License Suspended Pending Repairs.
§ 22-1.11
Evidence of License; Decal to Be Affixed to Each Rental Unit.
§ 22-1.12
Prohibitions on Occupancy.
§ 22-1.12.1
Occupancy Prohibited.
§ 22-1.12.2
Landlord Prohibited from Leasing Unlicensed Rental Unit.
§ 22-1.12.3
Occupancy by Tenant When Unit Unlicensed.
§ 22-1.12.4
Agent Prohibited From Renting Unlicensed Rental Unit.
§ 22-1.13
Limitations on Occupancy.
§ 22-1.13.1
Maximum Number of Occupants Not to Exceed 24.
§ 22-1.14
Maximum Number of Occupants; Posting.
§ 22-1.15
Owner Responsibilities; State and Municipal Registration; Maintain Tenant Register; Responsibility Form.
§ 22-1.16
Tenant Responsibilities.
§ 22-1.17
Fees.
§ 22-1.17.1
Types of Fees.
§ 22-1.17.2
License Fees.
§ 22-1.17.3
Fire Inspection Fees.
§ 22-1.17.4
Time For Payment of Fees; Late Payments; Refunds Prohibited.
§ 22-1.18
Enforcement.
§ 22-1.19
Rules and Regulations.
§ 22-1.20
(Reserved)
§ 22-1.21
Violations; Penalties.
§ 22-1.21.1
Penalty.
§ 22-1.21.2
Violations Occurring Within One Year.
§ 22-1.21.3
Additional Penalties.
Article II
Special Provisions Applicable to Short Term Tenancies or Occupancies of Less than 175 Consecutive Days
Article III
Suspension or Revocation of Rental Licenses
§ 22-3
REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION; OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION; PROCEDURE; CONDITIONAL RENEWALS.
§ 22-3.1
Grounds for Revocation, Suspension or Probation.
§ 22-3.2
Procedure; Written Complaint; Notice; Hearing.
§ 22-3.2.1
Complaints; Filing.
§ 22-3.2.2
Procedure Upon Filing.
§ 22-3.2.3
Hearing Officer; Recusal.
§ 22-3.2.4
Hearing.
§ 22-3.2.5
Record of Hearing and Proceedings.
§ 22-3.2.6
Appearance By Municipal Prosecutor.
§ 22-3.3
License in Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.3.1
Recommendations of Hearing Officer as to Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.3.2
Terms of Probationary Status of Rental License.
§ 22-3.3.3
Modification of Probationary Conditions.
§ 22-3.3.4
Violation of Conditions of Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.3.5
Change In Tenants During Probationary Status; Notification to Borough.
§ 22-3.4
Conditional Renewal of Rental License.
§ 22-3.4.1
Renewal of License In Probationary Status.
§ 22-3.4.2
Failure to Comply.
§ 22-3.5
Rental License Deemed Severable for Disciplinary Action.
§ 22-3.6
Time For Instituting Revocation or Suspension Proceedings.
§ 22-3.6.1
Proceedings for Revocation or Suspension.
§ 22-3.7
Violations; Penalties.
§ 22-3.7.1
Fines and Penalties.
§ 22-3.7.2
Penal and Administrative Penalty.
Article IV
Bond Requirements for Certain Rental Properties and Forfeiture Provisions
§ 22-4
POSTING OF BOND AGAINST CONSEQUENCES OF TENANTS BEHAVIOR.
§ 22-4.1
Findings.
§ 22-4.2
Definitions.
§ 22-4.3
Duty and Responsibility of Landlord.
§ 22-4.4.1
Substantiated Complaints; Number Required; Procedure.
§ 22-4.4.2
Procedure Upon Filing of Complaint.
§ 22-4.4.3
Hearing.
§ 22-4.4.4
Requirement for Bond.
§ 22-4.4.5
Duration of Bond Requirements; Discharge; Extension or Renewal of Bond.
§ 22-4.5
Forfeiture, Extension of Period; Increase in Amount of Security; Proceedings.
§ 22-4.5.1
Proceedings for Forfeiture.
§ 22-4.5.2
Proceedings Before Hearing Officer.
§ 22-4.5.3
Recovery by Landlord from Tenant.
§ 22-4.6
Hearing Officer; Qualifications; Appointment.
§ 22-4.6.1
Qualifications.
§ 22-4.6.2
Appointment; Termination.
§ 22-4.6.3
Compensation.
§ 22-4.6.4
Recusal of Hearing Officer.
Article V
Housing Standards
§ 22-5
HOUSING CODE.
§ 22-5.1
Adoption of State Housing Code.
§ 22-5.2
Enforcement.
§ 22-5.3
Inspections; Right of Entry.
§ 22-5.4
Notice of Violation.
§ 22-5.5
Hearings.
§ 22-5.6
Emergencies.
§ 22-5.7
Adoption of Rules and Regulations.
§ 22-5.8
Occupancy or Rental of Dwellings Not Conforming to Standards.
§ 22-5.9
Violations and Penalties.