Unless the context clearly indicates a different meaning, the following words or phrases when used in this chapter shall have the following meaning:
The individual or individuals designated by the owner as the person(s) authorized by the owner to perform any duty imposed upon the owner by this chapter, provided that in order to be an agent or managing agent the individual designated must reside in Cape May County, New Jersey, as set forth in N.J.S.A. 46:8-28(c). The term does not include a licensed real estate broker or salesman of the State of New Jersey as those terms are defined by N.J.S.A. 45:15-3; unless such broker or salesperson shall affirmatively consent to act as such agent or managing agent.
Any apartment, cottage, bungalow or other dwelling unit consisting of one or more rooms occupying all or part of a floor or floors in a building of one or more floors or stories, but not the entire building, whether designed with or without housekeeping facilities for dwelling purposes and notwithstanding whether the apartment be designed for residence, for office, or the operation of any industry or business, or for any other type of independent use.
Any action taken by the owner of record to advertise, solicit or contract to market a rental unit with or without a lease, by any means including but not limited to: a licensed real estate agency, transient space marketplace, print and electronic media, newspaper ads, personal referrals, signage.
Any building or structure, or part thereof, used for human habitation, use or occupancy and includes any accessory buildings and appurtenance belonging thereto or usually enjoyed therewith. Consistent with the definitions contained in the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the Uniform Fire Code (UFC), "building" shall also mean a structure enclosed with exterior walls or fire walls, built, erected and framed of component structural parts, designed for the housing, shelter, enclosure and support of individuals, animals or property of any kind. When used herein, building and structure shall be interchangeable except where the context clearly indicates otherwise.
A single-family house, a unit within a multiple-unit building, condominium, transient accommodation, apartment, cottage, bungalow, or other unit consisting of a room for a suite of rooms which is occupied, or intended, arranged, or designed to be occupied, for sleeping or dwelling purposes.
See definition of "visitors."
See definition of "owner."
The license issued by the City attesting that the rental unit has been properly inspected and licensed at required intervals in accordance with this chapter
Shall be for a maximum term of 12 months as provided herein.
The person to whom the license is issued pursuant to this chapter. The term "licensee" includes within its definition the term "agent" or "managing agent," where applicable.
The municipal official or employee designated to receive rental license applications and registrations and to issue licenses pursuant to this chapter.
See definition of "agent."
Person who resides in a rental unit, including, but not limited to, the named tenant(s). The term shall include residents, overnight visitors and children. The term shall not include those visitors or guests who are not residing therein.
The person who owns, purports to own or exercises control over any building. Consistent with the definitions contained in the Uniform Construction Code (UCC) and the Uniform Fire Code (UFC), "owner" shall also mean the owner or owners in fee of the property or a lesser estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, an assignee of rents, receiver, executor, trustee, lessee or any other person, firm or corporation, directly or indirectly in control of a building, structure or real property and shall include any subdivision thereof of the state.
An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association, trust or other legal entity, or any combination thereof.
An individual who is licensed by the State of New Jersey as a real estate salesperson, a real estate broker-salesperson, and/or a real estate referral agent, as those terms are defined in the New Jersey Real Estate Brokers and Salesmen Act ("Brokers Act"), N.J.S.A. 45:15-1 to 29.5.
The person who negotiates for the lease of the rental unit on behalf of the owner. Such person shall be the holder of the required license mandated by the State of New Jersey. The rental agent is not the managing agent under the terms of this chapter unless the rental agent should expressly consent to assume such duties or obligations.
A building or structure which contains one or more rental units including, but not limited to, resort houses, which is rented, leased, subleased or occupied by a tenant. The term "rental property" shall not include any property covered by the New Jersey Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law, N.J.S.A. 55:13A-1, et seq.
Collectively the term apartment or dwelling, building, dwelling unit, as defined by this chapter. This definition shall not apply to any single-family home which is not available for rental purposes.
Any lease or tenancy, whether written or oral, for any term of less than 175 consecutive days where the tenant(s) has/have a permanent place of residence elsewhere.
Any person who occupies any rental unit, as a named lessee, pursuant to the terms of a lease agreement, whether written or oral, or who occupies a rental unit pursuant to permission or license of any kind granted by an owner or owner's agent. The term shall be construed liberally to include not only tenants but guests and occupants. The term shall also include subtenants.