This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "Tenant's and Home
Buyer's Protection Code of the Township of Franklin."
This chapter shall be administered, regulated and enforced by the Zoning
Officer of the Township. The Zoning Officer shall be responsible for the administration
and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
The sales map shall be a complete set of site plans or subdivision plans
approved by the Planning Board or the Zoning Board of Adjustment, signed by
the Board Secretary.
Upon the completion of sale of all properties within a subdivision,
and prior to the release of the performance guaranty, the developer/seller
shall submit a signed affidavit to the Zoning Officer stating that the following
information is true:
A. The sales map was on display and available for inspection
by the public in the sales office at all times.
B. All purchasers had a reasonable opportunity to study
and review the sales map.
C. The owner or seller did not refuse or decline to answer
any questions directed to him or her pertaining to the sales map.
D. The purchaser or seller waives any potential claim or
cause of action in law and equity which he or she may have against the Township
as a result of any error, omission or inaccuracy in the information supplied
by it and for any defects which may occur in connection with any construction
related to the development.
Any person offering the rental of any residential property, excepting
dwellings with less than four rental units, shall provide every tenant with
a copy of the New Jersey New Residential Construction Off-Site Conditions
Disclosure Act prior to the signing of the initial lease.