2954-26 Ordinance Removing Rent Leveling Bd from Twp. Council.pdf

Chapter 15, Rent Control § 2.6 Notice of Tenants’ Rights a. Every lease shall contain a provision which shall advise the tenant in a conspicuous manner of the name and address of the Rent Leveling Board, the maximum rent allowable, the tenant’s right to object to a proposed rental increase, and the tenant’s right to a hearing before the Rent Leveling Board if objection is filed within 30 days of notification of any proposed rental increase. This notice of tenants’ rights shall be given at the inception of every lease and annually in the case of renewals. In the case of a periodic tenant, the same notice of tenant’s rights shall be given at the inception and at the anniversary of each tenancy. b. Appeals of findings of the Rent Leveling Board may be made to a court of competent jurisdiction within forty-five (45) days of receipt of the formal Board resolution pursuant to New Jersey Court Rule 4:69 Section 3. Any ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed to the extent of such conflict. Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon final passage and publication according to law. Susan McCartney, Mayor Susan Scarpa, Council President Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Municipal Clerk INTRODUCED: March 10, 2026 ADOPTED: March 24, 2026