[HISTORY: 1984 Code §§ 124-1—124-9 as
amended through December 31, 2016. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purposes of this chapter are as follows:
A.
To protect the health, safety and welfare of residential tenants
by ensuring that both the interior and exterior of all rental properties
are maintained in a safe and sanitary condition.
B.
To protect the welfare of residential tenants by assuring that maximum
occupancy limits are not exceeded in rental units.
C.
To protect the real estate values of properties located in close
proximity to rental housing by requiring the upkeep and maintenance
of building exteriors and outside property area.
[Ord. No. 14-2013]
This chapter shall apply to all residential uses with the following
exceptions:
No person, agency, corporation, partnership, firm, company, owner, real estate agent, broker or any other individual shall hereafter rent, lease or sublet any residential unit, other than those exceptions enumerated in Section 124-2 of this chapter, without first obtaining from the Code Enforcement Officer a certificate of rental housing compliance stating that at the time of the proposed rental, lease or subletting, the unit complies with the property maintenance standards of this chapter and is approved for occupancy.
All rental housing not exempted in Section 124-2 of this chapter shall comply with the following codes and regulations which are hereby made a part of this chapter:
A.
The Code Enforcement Officer shall prepare the necessary application
form. This form shall be available at the City Clerk's office and
at the Code Enforcement Office.
B.
The applicant shall submit a completed application and all required
fees to the Code Enforcement Office no less than seven business days
prior to the date that a new tenant is anticipated to occupy the dwelling.
C.
The Code Enforcement Officer or his designee shall inspect the building interior, exterior and outside premises to make sure that the premises comply with the standards incorporated in Section 124-4 of this chapter. Said inspection shall only be conducted when the unit is vacant.
D.
Within seven business days of receipt of a complete application,
the Code Enforcement Officer shall issue either a certificate of rental
housing compliance, a conditional certificate of rental housing compliance
or a denial of rental housing compliance, in accordance with the following:
(1)
If the dwelling complies with the above referenced codes and regulations,
the Code Enforcement Officer or his designee shall issue a certificate
of rental housing compliance approving the unit for occupancy.
(2)
If the dwelling fails to comply with all of the above-referenced
codes and regulations, but none of the violations are determined to
jeopardize the health, safety or welfare of intended occupants, the
Code Enforcement Officer or his designee can issue a conditional certificate
of rental housing compliance which allows the new tenant to occupy
the unit prior to repairs being completed. The conditional certificate
of rental housing compliance shall establish a definite time frame
for completion of all required repairs. A list of all necessary repairs
shall be provided at the time of issuance.
(3)
If the building fails to comply, and it is determined that such violations
endanger the health, safety or welfare of the intended occupants,
the Code Enforcement Officer or his designee shall issue a denial
of rental housing compliance stating that the unit is not to be occupied
until all required repairs are completed and approved. A list of necessary
repairs shall be provided at the time of issuance.
E.
If a conditional certificate of rental housing compliance or a denial
of rental housing compliance are issued, the applicant shall perform
the required work and obtain all necessary inspections from the Office
of Code Enforcement prior to requesting a reinspection. The reinspection
and issuance of a subsequent certificate, conditional certificate
or denial shall occur within five business days of receipt of a request
of reinspection.
F.
The certificate of rental housing compliance, conditional certificate
of rental housing compliance or denial of rental housing compliance
shall be permanently displayed in the apartment unit until such time
as it is replaced by a more current certificate, conditional certificate
or denial.
The fee for an inspection required to issue a certificate of
rental housing compliance shall be $35, and any required reinspections
shall be $50. All fees shall be paid prior to the inspection being
performed.
Beginning January 1, 1996, the following information shall be
provided to each tenant by the property owner or the property owner's
agent:
A.
A truth in renting statement prepared by the Department of Community
Affairs, in accordance with the Truth in Renting Act (N.J.S.A. 46:8-43
et seq.), shall be distributed to all tenants living in buildings
with more than two dwelling units.
B.
A copy of the registration statement filed with the City Clerk and/or
New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection.
C.
A copy of the New Tenant Notification Form provided by the City of
South Amboy. Said form shall be signed by the tenant and maintained
by the owner during the term of the tenancy. For buildings with more
than four units, the form shall be maintained in a log at the rental
office.
A.
Every owner of any building or structure which comes under the provision
of this chapter shall, by January 1, 1996, file with the Code Enforcement
Office a written registration statement. For buildings with three
or more units, the registration statement shall be the certificate
of registration filed with the New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection.
For buildings with fewer than three dwelling units, the registration
statement shall contain the following information on a form to be
provided by the City of South Amboy:
(1)
The names and addresses of the owners in title of the property.
(2)
If the record owner is a corporation, the name of the registered
agent that will accept all legal notices on behalf of the corporation.
(3)
If the owner is an entity other than an individual (i.e., a corporation,
company, trade name, partnership, trust, condominium association or
other legal entity), the name and address of each partner and/or owner
or person having a beneficiary interest. In the case of a corporation,
the names and addresses of each stockholder if the total number of
stockholders is 20 or less. In any event, with regard to corporate
ownership, the registry shall disclose the name and address of any
stockholder who either owns directly or beneficially 10% of the stock
of the corporation.
(4)
The name, address and telephone number of the managing agent of the
premises, if any.
(5)
The name, address and telephone number, including the dwelling unit,
apartment or room number, of the superintendent, janitor, custodial
or other individual employed by the record owner or managing agent
to provide regular maintenance service, if applicable.
(6)
The name, address and telephone number of an individual representative
of the record owner or managing agent who may be reached or contacted
at any time in the event of any emergency affecting the premises or
property or any unit or dwelling or commercial space therein and who
has the authority to make emergency decisions concerning the building
or property and any repair thereto or expenditure in connection therewith.
(7)
The number of dwelling units by unit type.
B.
If there is any change in any of this information, an amended registration
statement must be filed within 20 days and the amended statement posted
and distributed to tenants within seven days of filing.
C.
The certificate of registration required for a building of three
or more units shall be posted in a conspicuous location where it can
easily be seen by tenants.
D.
The initial registration for all buildings shall also be accompanied
by a floor plan and the square footage for each unit type to be used
by the city to establish maximum occupancy limits for each unit type.
Unless otherwise provided by law:
A.
Any owner of rental property who fails to distribute required information
to tenants, fails to secure a required certificate of rental housing
compliance, fails to enforce maximum occupancy limitations or fails
to register with the city shall be subject to a fine of $100 for the
first offense, $200 for the second offense, $500 for the third offense
and $1,000 for the fourth and all subsequent offenses that occur within
12 months of a previous occurrence.
B.
In any apartment unit that violates maximum occupancy restrictions,
the tenant named on the lease shall be subject to a fine and/or eviction,
in accordance with the following:
(1)
One hundred dollars and/or eviction for the first offense.
(2)
Two hundred dollars and/or eviction for the second offense.
(3)
Three hundred dollars and/or eviction for the third offense and all
subsequent offenses.
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City of South Amboy
New Tenant Notification Form
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The City of South Amboy Rental Housing Code requires that all
rental units must be inspected prior to a new household moving into
the unit. This inspection is required in order to determine that the
unit complies with applicable property maintenance standards and is
suitable for occupancy.
If the unit is determined to be suitable for occupancy, a certificate
of compliance is required to be permanently displayed in the apartment.
Therefore, when you move into the apartment unit, you should ask to
be shown the permanently displayed certificate of rental housing compliance.
The rental housing code also establishes penalties for tenants
who exceed the maximum occupancy limit for their apartment. The tenant
whose name appears on the lease can be subject to eviction and/or
a fine of up to $300 per offense for violation of this occupancy limit.
Therefore, before moving into the apartment, you should be totally
aware of the maximum number of persons permitted to reside in your
dwelling unit. If you have not previously been told the maximum occupancy
of your apartment, ask this question now before signing below.
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Tenant
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City of South Amboy
Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance
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Complex name (if applicable) and address: _______________________________________
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Building no. (if applicable): _______________ Apartment no.:
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The City of South Amboy Rental Housing Code requires that all
rental units must be inspected prior to a new household moving into
the unit.
This apartment was inspected on ____________________ and was
found to be in compliance with all applicable property maintenance
standards.
Under the Rental Housing Code, occupancy of this unit by more
than _________ persons, excluding children under the age of two, is
specifically prohibited. Violation of this requirement can subject
the tenant, whose name is on the lease, to eviction and/or a fine
of up to $300 per offense.
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If you have any questions, please call Code Enforcement at 732-525-5927.
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Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law
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Code Enforcement Signature
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City of South Amboy
Conditional Certificate of Rental Housing Compliance
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Complex name (if applicable) and address: _____________________________________
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Building no. (if applicable): _________________ Apartment no.:
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The City of South Amboy Rental Housing Code requires that all
rental units must be inspected prior to a new household moving into
the unit.
This apartment was inspected on _______________and was found
to be suitable for occupancy subject to specific minor repairs being
made by ___________________. Upon completion of repairs, a subsequent
inspection shall be required.
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Under the Rental Housing Code, occupancy of this unit by more
than __________ persons, excluding children under the age of two,
is specifically prohibited. Violation of this requirement can subject
the tenant, whose name is on the lease, to eviction and/or a fine
of up to $300 per offense.
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If you have any questions, please call Code Enforcement at 732-525-5927.
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Do Not Remove Under Penalty of Law
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Code Enforcement Signature
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City of South Amboy
Denial of Rental Housing Compliance
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Complex name (if applicable) and address: ___________________________________
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Building no. (if applicable): __________________ Apartment no.:
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This apartment was inspected on __________________________________.
Based upon the extent of the repairs required, occupancy of this unit
by a new tenant is specifically prohibited until such time as required
repairs have been completed and approved.
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Violation of this requirement can subject the property owner
to a fine of up to $1,000 per offense.
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Code Enforcement Signature
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