[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-1; Ord. 6 S+FO, 6-21-1989]
a.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner and operator to comply
with the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise provided
in this Housing Code.
b.
It shall be the responsibility of the purchaser of any one to four
family residential City-owned property where the condition of renovation
or rehabilitation applies, to repair, alter and improve the building
in accordance with the requirements of this Code and the Uniform Construction
Code of the State of New Jersey. Information for the requirements
may be obtained by inquiry to the Construction Code Official. The
repairs, alterations and improvements shall be completed six months
from the date of closing title with the City.
c.
In the event the purchaser fails to comply with the aforementioned
rehabilitation requirements, all monies paid on behalf of the purchase
price, by way of deposit or otherwise shall be retained by the City
as its liquidated damages and it may thereafter resell the property
and/or pursue such other and further legal and/or equitable remedies
as it may have and the defaulting purchaser shall continue to remain
liable for all damages and losses sustained by the City by reason
of any such default.
d.
The City shall have the right to seek a reversion of title where
the purchaser fails to comply with rehabilitation requirement. This
right of reversion shall be included in a clause contained in the
deed of conveyance. In order for the City to reacquire the property,
an action must be instituted within six months following the termination
of the period in which the rehabilitation requirement shall have been
satisfied.
e.
The reversionary right shall be deemed extinguished upon the happening
of any of the following:
[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-2]
Every dwelling and every part thereof shall be kept in a state
of sound repair and in a clean and sanitary condition.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.2.
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[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-3]
The premises under the control of the owner shall be kept free
from conditions which constitute a hazard to health or safety.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.3.
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[R.O. 1966 C.S. § 15:4-4]
a.
Sidewalls, window frames, doors and other woodwork, ceilings of every
habitable room, bathrooms, water-closet compartments, pantries, laundries,
foyers, halls, corridors, closets and compartments within a dwelling
shall be kept sufficiently painted, plastered, papered or otherwise
maintained so that the same shall have a clean and washable surface.
b.
The use of any paint or any pigmented, liquid substance applied to surfaces by brush, roller or spray in which the total non-volatile ingredients contain more than 1% of lead, by weight, on the interior surfaces of any dwelling, dwelling unit or any other surface or area to which a child residing in a dwelling may have access as defined in Section 16:4-1 is prohibited.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see subsection 18:6-2.4.
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[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-5]
All roofs, gutters, leaders, drains, side walls, windows, window
frames, doors and other parts of a dwelling shall be kept structurally
sound and reasonably free from evidences of apparent defects. The
ceilings, walls and floors of the interior of the premises, the basement
and cellar and all parts thereof shall, wherever possible, be kept
dry and free from dampness. Every basement and cellar shall be ventilated
where necessary so as to prevent dampness.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see subsection 18:6-2.5.
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[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-6]
a.
Exterior. The exterior areas of the premises and accessory structures shall be kept free from filth, ashes, rubbish, refuse, junk, slop, wood, paper or other materials which are or may be a hazard to health or a cause of accidents or fires. All such materials shall be kept in receptacles and disposed of by the owner or person designated by the owner, as provided under Sections 15:4-9 et seq.
b.
Interior. All common areaways, stairways, halls, attics, cellars
or basements or other parts of the dwelling not under the exclusive
control of the occupants shall be kept free from filth, ashes, rubbish,
refuse, junk, slop, wood, paper or other materials which are or may
become a hazard to health or safety.
c.
Drainage. All premises shall be so drained as to prevent any accumulation
of water thereon. All natural drainage where the natural contour of
the premises has been altered, and all drainage from the roofs, gutters,
leaders, and side walls of the dwelling on the premises shall be so
directed and conveyed as to prevent accumulation of such water thereon
or on the property adjacent thereto, and all such drains and runoffs
shall be kept clear and operable.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.6.
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[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-7]
All premises shall be kept free from infestation and sources
of infestation and, when discovered, the same shall be exterminated
forthwith.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-8]
During the period from May 15 to October 15 of each year, screens
in good serviceable condition shall be provided for all doors, windows
and other openings to the exterior of the dwelling so that the interior
thereof shall be free of infestation.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.8
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[R.O. 1966 § 15:4-9]
a.
Foundation walls shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally
sound.
b.
The siding, walls, roof, stairs, porches, balconies and other structural
parts of the building shall be kept in good repair, structurally sound
and free from evidence of deterioration.
c.
All porches, landings, balconies and stairs shall be provided with
banisters, railings or other protection, properly designed and maintained
to minimize the hazard of falling.
d.
Except where already paved, the floors of basements and cellars shall
be paved with stone or cinder concrete not less than four inches thick
in proportion of one part cement, three parts of sand and six parts
cinders or stone.
