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Before each new tenant moves in: get a certificate of re-rental approval (inspection of the vacant unit within 30 days before possession) Verified
Deadline: When the lease starts
Before you let a new tenant take possession, get a certificate of re-rental approval from the Division of Community Improvements. It is issued after an inspection of the vacant unit for compliance with the city housing code, and the inspection must be no more than 30 days before the new tenant moves in. If the city does not inspect by 4 p.m. on the third business day after your request, you have a temporary certificate.
Who it covers: Every rented dwelling unit, except the rented unit in an owner-occupied two-family home.
"A certificate of re-rental approval shall be obtained from the Division of Community Improvements, Department of Community Development, by the landlord of every dwelling which is subject to the provisions of this article immediately prior to allowing a new tenant to take possession of a housing space." ecode360.com
"In no case shall an inspection be considered as immediately prior to a new tenant's possession if it is conducted more than 30 days prior to such new tenant's possession." ecode360.com
"save that the term "housing space" shall not apply to a two-family dwelling in which one housing space is occupied by the owner of such dwelling and the other housing space is rented or altered for rent" ecode360.com
Notes: Paterson City Code 175-2 to 175-4.
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Rent increases under rent leveling: 30 days' written notice to the tenant and the Rent Leveling Administrator; at most 5% a year Verified
Deadline: At least 30 days before the rent increase takes effect
In buildings covered by rent leveling, give the tenant and the Rent Leveling Administrator written notice of a proposed increase at least 30 days in advance. Without board approval, increases are limited to one a year of no more than 5% (3.5% for tenants 65 or older or disabled, and 2.5% for some low-income seniors and disabled tenants).
Who it covers: Buildings with two or more units that are not owner-occupied, or three or more units when owner-occupied. Single-family rentals are not covered.
"Any landlord seeking a rental increase pursuant to § 381-14 shall give the Rent Leveling Administrator and the affected tenant written notice of the proposed increase at least 30 days in advance." ecode360.com
"Every landlord without recourse to the Board or Administrator may annually request of a tenant an increase in rent which shall not be greater than 5%" ecode360.com
"this chapter shall apply to all dwellings offered for rent within the City of Paterson of three or more units when the dwelling is owner-occupied, or two or more units if the dwelling is not owner-occupied." ecode360.com
Notes: Paterson City Code Ch. 381 (Rent Leveling), 381-14 and 381-15.
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File before renting (no eviction allowed while unregistered); amend within 20 days after any change; notify tenants within 7 days of filing an amendment