[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:
1. 
The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy with a copy sent to the Office of Property Management; or
2. 
The failure of the City to institute an action within the specified time period.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.1.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.2.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.3.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see subsection 18:6-2.4.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see subsection 18:6-2.5.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.6.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For provisions pertaining to vermin control, see Section 16:20-1 et seq. of these Revised General Ordinances. For occupant's responsibility, see section 18:4-1.4.
For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.7.
[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.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.8
[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.
e. 
All exterior surfaces not inherently resistant to decay shall be kept painted or otherwise provided with a protective coating sufficient to prevent structural deterioration.
CROSS REFERENCE: For housing and zoning regulations (Certificate of Code Compliance) see Section 18:6-2.9.