Elizabeth enforces occupancy through its Property Maintenance Code and N.J. Hotel & Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A). Typical limit: 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional.
Union County STR occupancy is governed by the N.J. Hotel and Multiple Dwelling Law (N.J.S.A. 55:13A) and local property maintenance codes. Elizabeth Property Maintenance Code (adopted IPMC 2018 under N.J.A.C. 5:10) sets minimum floor area per occupant: 150 sq ft for first occupant plus 100 sq ft per additional. Typical enforcement standard is 2 guests per bedroom plus 2 additional. STR listings on Airbnb/VRBO must accurately reflect occupancy. Host is responsible for ensuring compliance; exceeding limits triggers nuisance and noise violations. Sleeping in garages, basements without egress, tents, or vehicles is prohibited under NJ Uniform Construction Code. Municipalities like Union Township and Linden have adopted specific STR ordinances defining guest caps.
First offense: written warning. Repeat overcrowding: $250–$1,250 per Elizabeth Code §3-23. Chronic violations: rental license suspension/revocation. N.J.S.A. 55:13A violations: state-level penalties.
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