[Ord. No. 2024-03, 4/1/2024]
This chapter shall be known as and may be cited as the "Rental Housing Ordinance."
[Ord. No. 2024-03, 4/1/2024]
1.
The purpose of this chapter is to require the owner of a short-term or long-term rental unit, as herein defined, to apply for and secure a license authorizing such use in the manner provided herein in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and welfare of citizens, to establish the rights and obligations of owners and occupants, and to encourage owners and occupants to maintain the quality of the rental housing in the community.
2.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all residential dwelling units, conversions of nonresidential structures to residential dwellings, and any existing premises within Londonderry Township that are utilized as a short-term or long-term rental unit.
3.
The owner of the subject property shall be responsible for compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and the failure of an owner, agency, managing agency, local contact person, or renting occupants to comply with the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed noncompliance by the owner.
[Ord. No. 2024-03, 4/1/2024]
This chapter is not intended to, and does not, excuse any owner from compliance with the Londonderry Township Code of Ordinances, as amended from time to time, including Chapter 27 (related to zoning).