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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE II, ADMINISTRATION, CHAPTER 10, DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, OF THE REVISED GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, 2000, AS AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTED, BY CREATING SECTION 9, RENTAL PROPERTY REGISTRATION TO REQUIRE ALL OWNERS OF RENTAL UNITS IN THE CITY OF NEWARK TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
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WHEREAS, the City of Newark (the "City") recognizes that there is a substantial number of residential units located within the City, which are not subject to specific regulations by responsible entities; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish procedures, so as to insure that landlords of residential properties are notified of code violations on their respective properties, through the maintenance of current and accurate contact information; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City that code violations be corrected as quickly as possible, so as to reduce negative health and economic consequences resulting from the continuation of such violations; and
WHEREAS, a Landlord Registration Program will also enable the City to have current contact information for landlords and tenants, and an annual registration and inspection program for residential rental properties located within the City will underpin the positive maintenance of the health, safety and welfare of the community.
WHEREAS, the City has deemed it appropriate to supplement its Municipal Code to include requirements for landlord registration of dwelling units in the City, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 46:8-27, et seq., and N.J.A.C. 5:29-1.1, et seq.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MUNICIPAL COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWARK, NEW JERSEY THAT:
SECTION 1. The foregoing whereas clause is incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof.
SECTION 2. Title II, Administration, Chapter 10, Department of Econ...
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