Fort Lee limits dwelling occupancy through the NJ Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law and property maintenance code, capping occupants based on bedroom count and floor area.
Occupancy in Fort Lee rentals follows New Jersey state standards: minimum 70 square feet per first occupant in a bedroom, plus 50 square feet for each additional occupant. The borough's property maintenance code mirrors these limits and prohibits overcrowding. For short-term rentals, hosts should set guest counts conservatively, typically two adults per bedroom plus two additional. Building code occupancy may be lower than fire code maximum. Listings exceeding these limits expose hosts to code violations and insurance denials.
Overcrowding violations carry fines up to $1,250 per occurrence, plus potential certificate of occupancy suspension.
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