[Ord. No. O-19-26]
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Any form of solicitation, promotion, marketing and/or communication
used to solicit, encourage, persuade, or manipulate viewers, readers,
or listeners into contracting for goods and/or services in violation
of this article, as same may be viewed through various media including,
but not limited to, newspapers, magazines, flyers, handbills, pamphlets,
commercials, radio, direct mail, internet websites, or text or other
electronic messages for the purpose of establishing occupancies or
uses of rental property for consideration, which are prohibited by
this article.
The receipt or acceptance of any legally recognized form
of consideration including a promise or benefit, a quid pro quo, rent,
fees, money, other forms of payment and/or things of value.
Any single family detached dwelling, whether furnished or
unfurnished, used and/or offered or made available for use, for accommodations,
lodging, cooking, sleeping, gathering and/or entertaining of occupants
and/or guests.
Any person or entity, association, limited liability company,
corporation, or partnership, who, alone or jointly or severally with
others, has actual possession of, or possessory rights to, a dwelling
unit or any portion thereof, for a period of 30 days or more.
Any person or entity, association, limited liability company,
corporation, or partnership, who, alone or jointly or severally with
others:
Shall have legal title to a dwelling unit, with or without accompanying
actual possession thereof; or
Shall have charge, care or control of a dwelling unit, as owner
or agent of the owner, or as executor, executrix, administrator, administratrix,
trustee or guardian of the estate of the owner. Any such person thus
representing the actual owner shall be bound to comply with the provisions
of this article and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto,
to the same extent as if they were the owner.
An individual, entity, association, limited liability company,
corporation, or partnership, and any person and/or entity acting on
their behalf or in concert therewith.
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A.
It shall be unlawful for an owner or occupant of a dwelling unit
to receive or obtain consideration for the rental of any dwelling
unit for a period of 30 days or less.
B.
This article does not apply to lawfully established and operating
hotels, motels, rooming houses, boarding houses, and bed-and-breakfast
establishments. This article does not apply to any use of single-family
dwellings protected by New Jersey State statutes including, but not
limited to, community residences for the developmentally disabled,
community shelters for victims of domestic violence, community residences
for the terminally ill, community residences for persons with head
injuries, and children in group homes pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-66c.
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Nothing contained in this article is intended to prohibit:
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It shall be unlawful to advertise, solicit or promote by any
means the rental of dwelling units for a period of 30 days or less
in violation of the provisions of this article.
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A.
The Police, Health and Engineering/Construction Departments of the
Township are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this article.
B.
Any person who violates or neglects to comply with any provision
of this article may, upon conviction thereof, be subject to a fine
not exceeding $2,000; by incarceration for a period not exceeding
90 days; or by community service not exceeding 90 days. A separate
offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a
violation occurs or continues.
C.
The penalty imposed herein shall be in addition to any and all other
remedies that may accrue under any other law, including, but not limited
to, eviction proceedings and/or injunctive relief in any court of
competent jurisdiction.
