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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE XVIII HOUSING CODE, CHAPTER XIV, SHORT-TERM RENTALS, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY AMENDING SUBSECTIONS OF CHAPTER 14.
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WHEREAS, N.J.S.A. 40:48-2 authorizes a municipality to make, amend, repeal and enforce such other ordinances, regulations, rules and by-laws not contrary to the laws of this state or of the United States, as it may deem necessary and proper for the good government, order and protection of persons and property, and for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare of the municipality and its inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, the Municipal Council seeks to amend Title XVIII, Chapter XIV, Short-Term Rentals of the Newark Municipal Code, to require that booking agents, individuals, and other entities ensure that the dwellings that participate in short-term rentals are registered with the Department of Engineering; and
WHEREAS, this amendment will penalize booking agents who do not verify that the Short-term Rental Properties operating within the City of Newark have properly registered and have its rental certificate of occupancy which allows them to operate such business; and
WHEREAS, proper registration is important to know how many Short-term rentals are operating within the City parameters, and to provide a safe and habitable place for the short-term renters to reside in during the time of their stay.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, THAT:
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SECTION 1. Title XVIII, Housing Code, Chapter XIV Short-Term Rentals, of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, is amending as follows:
? 18:14-1. SHORT-TERM RENTALS; AUTHORITY; DEFINITIONS.
a. Authority. In accordance with New Jersey law, a mun...
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