As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
AGENT
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 article. The term does not necessarily mean
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; however, such term
may include a licensed real estate broker or salesman of the State
of New Jersey if such person designated by the owner as his agent
is so license.
DWELLING
A building containing a room or rooms, or suite, apartment,
unit or space that is rented and occupied or intended to be rented
or occupied for sleeping and dwelling purposes by one or more persons.
OWNER
Any person or group of persons, firm, corporation or officer
thereof, partnership, association or trust which owns, operates, exercises
control over or is in charge of a rental facility.
PERSON
An individual, firm, corporation, partnership, association,
trust or other legal entity, or any combination thereof.
REGISTRATION
The registration issued by the Township Clerk or designee
attesting that the rental unit has been properly registered in accordance
with this article.
RENTAL UNIT
A unit within a building that is rented and occupied or intended
to be rented and occupied for sleeping and dwelling purposes by one
or more persons.
The Township Clerk or designee shall index and file the registration
forms. In doing so, the Township Clerk or designee shall follow the
mandates of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28.1, as amended and supplemented, so that
the filing of the registration form will also satisfy the registration
requirements of N.J.S.A. 46:8-28 to the extent that it applies to
the property being registered, and will also satisfy the registration
requirements of this article.
A fee of $25 shall be paid for registration of each rental unit.
A late fee surcharge of $30 per unit shall be charged for any registration
form not filed within 10 days of January 1 or the change of ownership.
Any person in violation of this article shall, upon conviction,
be punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or imprisonment for a
term of not more than 90 days or both.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DUST WIPE SAMPLING
A sample collected by wiping a representative surface and
tested in accordance with a method approved by the United States Department
of Housing and Urban Development.
LEAD ABATEMENT
Measures designed to permanently eliminate lead-based paint
hazards in accordance with standards established by the Commissioner
of Community Affairs in compliance with standards promulgated by the
appropriate federal agencies.
LEAD EVALUATION CONTRACTOR
A person certified by the New Jersey Department of Community
Affairs to perform lead inspection and risk assessment work pursuant
to N.J.A.C. 5:171.1 et seq.
LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD
Any condition that causes exposure to lead from lead-contaminated
dust or soil or lead-contaminated paint that is deteriorated or present
in surfaces that would result in adverse human health effects.
LEAD-FREE CERTIFICATION
A certification which confirms that a lead-based paint inspection
was performed and no lead-based paint hazards were found. This certification
is valid for two years from the date of issuance.
TENANT TURNOVER
The time at which all existing occupants vacate a dwelling
rental unit and all new tenants move into the rental unit.
VISUAL ASSESSMENT
A visual examination for deteriorated paint or visible surface
dust, debris, or residue.
Penalties for violations of this article shall be as follows:
A. If a property owner and/or landlord has failed to conduct the required
inspection or initiate any remediation efforts, as required by N.J.S.A.
52:27D-437.1 et seq., the owner and/or landlord shall have 30 days
to cure the violation.
B. If a property and/or landlord owner fails to cure the violation after
30 days, the property owner and/or landlord shall be subject to a
penalty not to exceed $1,000 per week until the required inspection
has been conducted or remediation efforts have been initiated.