Occupancy Limits: Holiday City-Berkeley vs Lakewood

Who enforces occupancy limits rules in Ocean County?

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

What are typical penalties for violating occupancy limits rules?

Most Ocean 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 Ocean County's municipal code or staff for the current penalty schedule.

Does Lakewood Township have a short-term rental ordinance?

No. Lakewood Township has not adopted a short-term-rental-specific ordinance. Any rented dwelling, including a transient or vacation booking, falls under Chapter 15 (Rental Housing) of the Township Code, which requires a Rental Certificate of Occupancy from the Department of Code Enforcement and Zoning before the unit may be leased.

How many guests can stay in a Lakewood rental?

Chapter 15 directs the inspector to post the maximum number of persons in a conspicuous place inside the unit at the time of the Rental C.O. inspection, based on New Jersey State Housing Code minimum sleeping-room area standards. Neither landlord nor tenant may exceed the posted figure, and anyone sleeping or generally dwelling there for more than two successive days or nights counts as a resident.