As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
The Board of Health for the Borough of Glassboro.
Any building, structure or part thereof used or occupied
for human habitation or intended to be so used.
Any room or group of rooms located within a dwelling and
forming a single habitable unit with facilities which are used or
are intended to be used for living, sleeping, cooking or eating.
The tenant, lessee or other person or persons in actual possession
of and living in the dwelling.
Any person, persons, firm, partnership, corporation or other
entity holding title to the dwelling; and the term "owner" shall include
any landlord, executor, administrator, trustee, guardian or agent
of the owner.
One who has the temporary use and occupation of real property
owned by another person (such as the owner or landlord) with the duration
and terms of said tenancy generally defined by a lease.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner
to:
A.
Keep every dwelling and every part thereof, including
the walls, floors, carpeting, roof, gutters, chimneys, ceilings, attics,
cellars, halls, steps, stairways, plumbing fixtures, heating fixtures,
electrical fixtures, water systems, doors, windows, screens, smoke
detectors, foundations and rubbish containers or storage facilities,
in a state of good repair, sanitary condition and capable of the use
intended for such items. Windows shall be easily openable and shall
be provided with screens.
B.
Refrain from shutting off or causing to have discontinued
or disconnected any essential utilities which are provided, except
where such interruption is necessary while in actual process of making
repairs or the result of an emergency which warrants same be shut
off or disconnected temporarily until said repairs are made.
C.
Keep all porches, stairways, landings, steps, floors,
fire escapes, courts, yards and all surrounding exterior areas free
from any accumulation of filth, ashes, garbage, refuse, junk, paper,
wood, soil matter, drainage and any other material of a combustible
or putrefactive nature. Such places shall at all times be kept free
of fire and accident hazards.
D.
Make and maintain the dwelling or dwelling unit reasonably
vermin- and rodent-proof and to have same exterminated as necessary
by a licensed exterminator.
E.
Provide a reasonable number of plastic or metal trash
containers and lids, which shall be at least one, for each dwelling
or dwelling unit.
F.
Keep the basement or cellar dry and well ventilated.
The basement or cellar shall be kept clean and free from any accumulation
of filth, ashes, garbage, rubbish, refuse, waste soil matter, wood,
paper and other combustible or putrefactive matter and shall otherwise
remain clean and sanitary.
G.
Keep and maintain structurally sound and free from
any defects the exterior of the dwelling unit and the exterior of
any other buildings on the property, including but not limited to
garages and sheds. All exterior portions of buildings shall be free
from deterioration, peeling or chipped paint and shall be kept well
painted. Foundation walls shall be kept structurally sound and free
from any defects.
H.
Not permit any room in any dwelling to be used for
sleeping purposes in any basement or floor above the second floor
unless there are two means of egress.
It shall be the duty and responsibility of the
tenant to:
A.
Keep his/her dwelling and the portion of the dwelling
over which he or she has exclusive control in a clean and sanitary
condition.
B.
Place all refuse and garbage in proper containers
as provided by the owner/landlord.
C.
Refrain from willfully or maliciously damaging or
permitting damage to any part or portion of the dwelling, including
but not limited to all fixtures, personal property of the owner and
the like.
D.
Refrain from using or allowing the use for sleeping
purposes of any room which does not have two means of egress.
A.
Whenever it shall be decided by the Board that any
building or part thereof is unfit for human habitation, by reason
of it being infected with disease or by reason of its being in a condition
dangerous to life, health, safety and/or general welfare, and notice
of such decision shall have been affixed conspicuously to the building
or any part thereof so decided to be unfit for human habitation and
personally served upon the owner, requiring all persons therein to
vacate such building or part thereof, for the reasons to be stated
therein, such building shall be vacated within 10 days or, in case
of special emergency, be vacated within a shorter time period as deemed
necessary. If the condition or conditions which cause the building
to be declared unfit for human habitation are caused by neglect of
the owner, then the owner shall be responsible for any costs incurred
to relocate the occupants.
B.
It shall be unlawful for any owner, tenant or any
other person to enter or occupy any building or property which has
been posted as unfit, unsafe or uninhabitable, unless authorized to
do so in writing by the official that issued such posting.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Each violation of any provision of this article
shall be deemed a separate offense and shall be punishable by a fine
of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000. Each day of violation shall
constitute a separate offense or violation.
