Short-term rental guests in Hackensack must comply with Chapter 122 Noise regulations, which prohibit unreasonable noise between 10 PM and 7 AM and apply uniformly to residential properties regardless of rental status.
Hackensack's noise control ordinance under Chapter 122 establishes quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM and prohibits noise that disturbs the peace of neighbors. The ordinance covers amplified music, loud parties, barking dogs, and outdoor gatherings. Short-term rental operators are responsible for guest behavior, and repeat violations can affect a property's rental license status. The ordinance applies measurable decibel limits at property lines, typically 65 dBA daytime and 50 dBA nighttime for residential receiving zones, consistent with NJDEP Model Noise Ordinance N.J.A.C. 7:29. Hosts should provide written house rules to guests and post emergency contact information.
Noise violations carry fines from $100 to $1,000 per offense, with escalating penalties for repeat occurrences and possible license action.
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