[Adopted 2-18-2019 by Ord. No. 978]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
OWNER
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a residential
rental unit.
PERSON
A natural person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated
association, limited partnership, trust, or any other entity.
PREMISES
Any parcel or real property in the Borough, including the
land and all buildings and appurtenant structures or appurtenant elements,
upon which one or more residential rental units is located.
RENTAL LICENSE
A municipal permit, in the form of a license, issued by the
Borough pursuant to this article authorizing rental of any residential
rental unit.
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL UNIT
A dwelling unit rented to or available for rent by tenants
or otherwise occupied by persons other than the record owner of the
premises, including, but not limited to, units in single-family dwellings,
two-family dwellings, multifamily dwellings and other buildings of
similar character.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this article
shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $500 and not more than
$1,000, plus court costs. Each day the violation exists shall constitute
a separate and distinct offense.