Every landlord within the definition and terms of N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 et seq. shall forthwith file the statements and information set forth in the statute with the Clerk of the municipality.
[Adopted 2-20-1980 by Ord. No. 1375]
WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 et seq. provides for landlord registration requirements, and |
WHEREAS, said registration is in the best interests of protection of the public health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Town of West New York, and |
WHEREAS, the statute omits the procedures for filing with the Clerk of the municipality, |
Now, therefore, be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of West New York, County of Hudson, State of New Jersey, as follows: |
The Clerk of the municipality shall, within 30 days from the passage of this article, forward a written notice to all landlords of record indicating that they are required to comply with the registration requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 et seq. and that their failure to do so shall result in the Town of West New York's prosecuting claims under that statute.
[Amended 6-20-1984 by Ord. No. 1646]
On or after 60 days from the date of passage of this article, the Board of Health herein is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 et seq. by filing actions with the West New York Municipal Court and otherwise to enforce the penalty set forth in N.J.S.A. 46:8-35 and to otherwise act to enforce the registration requirements set forth in N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 et seq.