Toms River, NJ Short-Term Rentals: Repeat Violator Strikes (2026)

A rental certificate of occupancy shall be automatically suspended upon the issuance of a third notice of a violation of this chapter, or any other provision of this Code, pending the resolution or adjudication of those charges. Upon conviction or plea of guilty thereto, the certificate of occupancy shall be revoked for a period of one year. If the charges are withdrawn or do not result in a conviction, the certificate of occupancy may be reinstated provided the premises is reinspected and recertified for occupancy pursuant to this chapter.

C. A landlord or property owner who receives a third notice of violation for renting premises without first having obtained a rental certificate of occupancy pursuant to § 335-2H shall be barred from obtaining such certificate for a period of one year.

§ 335-50. Procedure; right to appeal.

A. Upon a determination that sufficient grounds exist for revocation or suspension of a rental certificate of occupancy, the Bureau of Property Maintenance shall issue a written complaint with the property owner. The complaint shall be sent by certified mail or courier service to the property owner's address as it appears in the tax records. The complaint shall specifically identify the basis for the revocation or suspension. A copy of the complaint shall be provided to the Division of Law. [Amended 2-14-2024 by Ord. No. 4799-24]

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