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RED BANK, New Jersey -- A bill currently making its way through the state Senate could have an impact on towns such as Red Bank if it eventually becomes law.
The proposed legislation addresses residential overcrowding in private homes, but not apartment complexes.
Overcrowding in rental homes has become a growing problem in Red Bank in recent years. An influx of undocumented aliens who are looking for affordable housing and a rise in absentee ownership have been cited as reasons why this situation is occurring.
Bill S-164, whose primary sponsor is Sen. Anthony R. Bucco (R-Morris County), "would allow municipalities to adopt ordinances authorizing the issuance of summonses upon certain landlords and tenants alleged to have violated occupancy requirements resulting in overcrowding
"The bill would allow for the imposition of fines upon a culpable landlord or tenant of up to $2,500 for a first violation, $5,000 for a second violation, and $10,000 for each subsequent violation.
Posted by tyne at April 3, 2008