[Adopted 7-7-2005 by Ord. No. 410]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT
Any form of conduct, action, incident, or behavior, perpetrated,
caused, or permitted by any occupant or visitor of a regulated dwelling
unit that is so loud, untimely (time of day), offensive, riotous,
or that otherwise disturbs other persons of reasonable sensibility
in their peaceful enjoyment of their premises such that a report is
made to police complaining of such action, conduct, incident or behavior.
It is not necessary that such action, conduct, incident, or behavior
constitute a criminal offense, nor that criminal charges be filed
against any person in order for a person to have perpetrated, caused,
or permitted the commission of disruptive conduct as defined herein;
provided, however, such shall not be deemed to have occurred unless
the police shall investigate and make a determination that such did
occur, and make a record of such occurrence.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT
A written report of disruptive conduct on a form to be prescribed
therefor, to be completed by the police who actually investigate an
alleged incident of disruptive conduct, and which shall be maintained
by the Township Code Enforcement Officer.
DWELLING
A building having one or more dwelling units.
DWELLING UNIT
A room or group of rooms within a dwelling and forming a
single unit and used for living and sleeping purposes, having its
own cooking facilities, and a bathroom with a toilet and a bathtub
or shower.
GUEST
A person on the premises with the actual or implied consent
of an occupant.
ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES
The occupant shall not engage in nor tolerate nor permit
others on the premises to engage in any conduct declared illegal under
the Pennsylvania Crimes Code (47 P.S. § 1-101 et seq.) or
the Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act (35 P.S. § 780-101
et seq.)
LANDLORD
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a regulated
rental unit (same as "owner").
MANAGER
An adult individual designated by the owner of a regulated
rental unit. The manager shall be the agent of the owner for service
of process and receiving notices or demands and to perform the obligation
of the owner under this article and under rental agreements with occupants.
MULTIPLE-UNIT DWELLING
A building containing three or more independent dwelling
units, including, but not limited to, double houses, row houses, townhouses,
condominiums, apartment houses, and conversion apartments.
OCCUPANCY LICENSE
The license issued to the owner of regulated rental units
under this article, which is required for the lawful rental and occupancy
of regulated rental units.
OCCUPANT
An individual who resides in a regulated rental unit, whether
or not he or she is the owner thereof, with whom a legal relationship
with the owner/landlord is established by a written lease or by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
OWNER
One or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is vested
all or part of the legal title to the premises, or all or part of
the beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a regulated
rental unit.
PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT
The occupant shall conduct him or herself and require other
persons, including, but not limited to, guests on the premises and
within his or her regulated rental unit with his or her consent, to
conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb the peaceful
enjoyment of adjacent or nearby dwellings by the persons occupying
same.
PERSON
A natural person, partnership, corporation, unincorporated
association, limited partnership, trust, or any other entity.
POLICE
The Police Department of Rochester Township or any properly
authorized member or officer thereof or any other law enforcement
agency having jurisdiction within Rochester Township.
PREMISES
Any parcel of real property in Rochester Township, including
the land and all buildings and appurtenant structures or appurtenant
elements on which one or more regulated rental units is located.
RENTAL AGREEMENT
A written agreement between owner/landlord and occupant/tenant
supplemented by the addendum embodying the terms and conditions concerning
the use and occupancy of a specified regulated rental unit or premises.
RESIDENTIAL USE
The occupant shall, unless otherwise permitted by applicable
law or ordinance, occupy or use his or her regulated rental unit for
no other purpose than as a residence.
TENANT
An individual who resides in a regulated rental unit, whether
or not he or she is the owner thereof, with whom a legal relationship
with the owner/landlord is established by a written lease or by the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (same as "occupant").
TOWNSHIP
Rochester Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
UNRELATED
Of or pertaining to two or more persons not related to one
another through blood to the level of second cousins, adoption or
marriage.
[Adopted 12-1-2016 by Ord. No. 464]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT LETTER
A letter issued by the Township advising that a disruptive
conduct report has been filed, referencing the date and time of the
incident, a description of the conduct, and all rights under this
article to appeal the disruptive conduct determination.
DISRUPTIVE CONDUCT REPORT
A written report of disruptive conduct on a standardized
form to be completed by a police officer, which shall be maintained
by the Township.
GUEST
Any natural person on the premises of a rental unit with
the expressed or implied consent of a tenant or occupant.
LANDLORD/OWNER
Any one or more persons, jointly or severally, in whom is
vested all or part of the legal title to the premises or all or part
of the beneficial ownership and a right to the present use and enjoyment
of the premises, including a mortgage holder in possession of a residential
unit.
OCCUPANT
Any natural person who resides in a residential rental unit,
with whom a legal relationship with the owner or landlord is established
by a lease or by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, whether
or not such natural person has possession of the rental unit.
POLICE OFFICER
Any sworn law enforcement officer of the Township of Rochester
Police Department.
PREMISES
Any parcel of real property in the Township, including the
land and all buildings or appurtenant structures or elements, on which
one or more rental units are located.
RENTAL AGREEMENT
A written lease or other legally enforceable agreement between
owner and tenant embodying the terms and conditions concerning the
use and occupancy of a specified rental unit.
RENTAL UNIT
Any residential rooming unit or dwelling let or leased for
rent and any other-than-owner-occupied residential unit.
TENANT
An occupant of a rental unit with whom a legal relationship
with the owner or landlord is established through a lease or other
enforcement agreement under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
UNINVITED PERSON
Any natural person on the premises of a rental unit solely
for his or her convenience and without the expressed or implied consent
of a tenant or occupant, or who refuses to leave the premises after
being verbally directed as such by a tenant or occupant.