Establishment of rental charges for multiple dwelling units between the landlord and the tenant to whom the provisions of this chapter are applicable shall hereafter be determined by the provisions of this chapter. No landlord shall request or receive an increase in the charge or consideration for the renting out of any multiple dwelling unit except as permitted by this chapter; any rental increase in excess of that authorized by the provisions of this chapter shall be void. The void portion of any rental increase paid by a tenant shall be returned to such tenant by the landlord.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rentals of housing space within the Township of Freehold, except:
A. 
Housing space being rented for the first time which shall not be restricted in the initial rent charged. Any subsequent rental increase, however, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
B. 
Vacant units which shall not be restricted in the rental charged. Any subsequent rental increase, however, shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.
C. 
Multiple dwellings containing fewer than four dwelling units.
D. 
Motels, hotels and similar type buildings.
E. 
Housing space which has been converted to condominium units, after the units' bona fide sale subsequent to conversion.
During the term of this chapter, the landlord shall maintain the same level of community amenities and facilities as was provided at the date of the inception of the lease. An individual tenant or a class of tenants may seek a rental reduction by application to the Rent Control Board if the landlord violates this provision. If the Board finds that substantially the same level of community facilities or amenities is not being maintained, it may reduce the rental charge to a reasonable level taking into consideration its finding as to the value on a monthly basis of the discontinued or diminished community facility or amenity.