Paramus Chapter 322 prohibits short-term residential rentals and requires landlords to comply with registration, occupancy inspection, and certificate of occupancy requirements before any new tenancy.
Adopted in 2016 by Ordinance No. 2016-25, Chapter 322 declares short-term rental uses a public nuisance and bars marketing or facilitating prohibited rental arrangements. Before any new residential tenant occupies a unit, landlords must obtain a certificate of occupancy from the Building Department, which triggers a property inspection for compliance with Chapter 429 Zoning and other Borough rules. Landlord identity registration also applies under N.J.S.A. 46:8-27 et seq.
Civil penalties up to $1,250 per offense for short-term rental marketing or operation. Failure to register or obtain a CO can block evictions and result in additional fines.
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