Occupancy Limits: Cranford vs Linden

Who enforces occupancy limits rules in Union County?

Union County's code enforcement division is responsible for short term-rentals ordinances. You can report violations or request information through the Union County government website or by calling the main municipal line.

What are typical penalties for violating occupancy limits rules?

Most Union County short term-rentals violations start with a written warning followed by escalating civil fines for repeat offenses. Specific dollar amounts and any criminal-misdemeanor exposure depend on the section of code; consult Union County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

Does Linden set a fixed two-persons-per-bedroom cap for Airbnbs?

No. Linden Chapter 13 does not publish a numeric persons-per-bedroom cap for short-term rentals. The STR's lawful occupancy is set by the unit's Certificate of Occupancy under the Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and by the New Jersey Bureau of Housing Inspection sleeping-room standards in N.J.A.C. 5:10.

Do I still need to register if I only rent occasionally on Airbnb?

Yes. Chapter 13 applies to every rental unit in Linden - there is no carve-out for short stays. Registration is required initially, every year, and at each change of occupancy, and the unit must pass inspection before a license is issued.

Can I market sleeping spots in a den or basement?

Only rooms authorized as sleeping rooms by the Certificate of Occupancy and meeting the N.J.A.C. 5:10 sleeping-room standards may be used for overnight guests. Adding sleeping spots in non-bedroom rooms is not covered by the rental license and can trigger Uniform Construction Code (N.J.A.C. 5:23) and housing-inspection violations.