For responsibility of owners, see Section 18:3-1.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-1]
It shall be the responsibility of the occupants to comply with
the provisions of this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this
Housing Code.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-2]
The occupant shall keep that portion of the premises over which
he/she has possession or control in a clean and sanitary condition.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-3]
The occupant shall, in accordance with Sections 15:4-9 et seq. of this Code, dispose of ashes, garbage, combustible rubbish and non-combustible rubbish in suitable receptacles, cans or barrels, and, after such disposal therein, shall place a cover thereon. He/she shall not accumulate any of the waste materials set forth herein on the portion of the premises over which he/she has possession or control.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-4]
Every occupant of a dwelling containing only one dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any rodents, vermin or other pests in or on the premises. Every occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit in a building containing more than one dwelling unit or rooming unit shall be responsible for such extermination only whenever his/her dwelling unit or rooming unit is the only one infested, except that whenever such infestation is caused by the failure of the owner or operator to carry out the provisions of Sections 18:3-1.2 to 18:3-1.9 inclusive, of this Housing Code, extermination shall be the responsibility of such owner or operator.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-5]
Every occupant shall be responsible for willfully or maliciously
causing damage to any part of the premises.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For prohibition against malicious mischief, generally, see Section 20:2-15 of this Code.
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Editor's Note: For State Statute pertaining to malicious damage,
see N.J.S.A. 2A:122-1 et seq. and 2A:170-36 et seq.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-6]
No occupant shall use any fuel in such a way that its combustion
creates soot causing discoloration of the sidewalls and ceilings of
any part of the dwelling.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-7]
The occupant shall maintain screens for all doors, windows and
other openings to the exterior of the dwelling in good and serviceable
condition so that the interior thereof shall be free of infestation.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-8]
The occupant shall so maintain or cover all floors of his/her
dwelling unit or rooming unit as to be water resistant.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-9]
The occupant shall maintain all plumbing fixtures used by him/her
in a clean and sanitary manner.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-10]
No occupant shall occupy any dwelling unit unless it shall contain,
as part of the separate, self contained cooking facilities, facilities
for refrigeration and storage of food in a sanitary manner, and an
enclosed, washable permanent container for disposal of refuse.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-11]
No occupant shall occupy or continue to occupy any habitable
room or dwelling unit which does not conform to the minimum standards
as set forth in Section 18:3-1 of this Housing Code, including but
not limited to the occupancy standards, heating facilities, hot and
cold water facilities, kitchen, bathroom and lavatory, light, ventilation
and electrical requirements.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-12]
Any occupant who has undertaken by way of contract to supply his/her own heat and hot water by means of a furnace or boiler which also supplies heat and hot water to parts of the premises occupied by other occupants, shall be subject to the provisions of Sections 18:3-1.19 and 18:3-1.28 of this Housing Code as if he/she were to that extent an owner.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-13]
No occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or
utility, which is required to be supplied by the provisions of this
Housing Code, to be removed from or shut off from, or to be discontinued
for any occupied dwelling unit or rooming unit, except for necessary
repairs, alterations or emergencies, or for such other reason as may
be permitted pursuant to those provisions of this Code applicable
to such utility.
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CROSS REFERENCE: For similar prohibition against owners, see Section 18:3-1.89.
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[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-14]
An occupant shall keep in good repair and operating condition
all heating and hot water equipment supplied by him/her and under
his/her control.
[R.O. 1966 § 15:5-15]
Adult members of the family shall be responsible and liable for any violation of Sections 18:4-1.2, 18:4-1.3, 18:4-1.5 to 18:4-1.9 inclusive of this chapter caused by minors occupying the same unit, if the violations were created with the knowledge, acquiescence or consent of the adult member. A "family" shall include only those persons who are within the relationship defined in this Housing Code as "related persons."
