Definitions. As used in this subsection:
CUBICLEShall mean one or more rooms occupied or intended for occupancy with sleeping facilities, but without one or more of the requirements of a "dwelling unit" as defined herein.
DWELLING UNITShall mean one or more rooms designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters for one family with access directly from the outside of the building or through a common hall or passageway and for which separate cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities are provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of the occupants.
ILLEGAL DWELLING UNITAny one of the following shall constitute an illegal apartment or unit:
1. An apartment or unit for which no certificate of occupancy has been issued; or
2. An apartment or unit, which would exceed the number of units permitted under the Zoning Regulation, Building and Housing Code or under any of the conditions of any approvals granted by the Planning Board or Zoning Board of Adjustment of the City; or
3. An apartment or unit which fails to meet the requirements of any Fire Code affecting the health, safety and welfare of the general public; or
4. An apartment or unit that fails to meet the requirements of the State of New Jersey Housing Law; or
5. An apartment or unit wherein the owner permitted occupancy without obtaining the required plumbing, electrical or building permits; or
6. Any other apartment or unit deemed by any governmental agency or by judicial decree to be in violation of any state, county or municipal regulation.
OWNER/PERSONShall mean the fee owner, individual, whether a natural person, corporation, copartnership, corporation having sufficient property interest in the land sought to be subdivided to commence and maintain proceedings to subdivide the same, company, association, society, firm, syndicate, partnership or joint-stock company, limited-liability company, executor, administrator, trustee, receiver, or guardian of the estate of the title holder or the mortgagee in possession, the State and all political subdivisions of the State or any agency or instrumentality thereof or other entity or any other natural person, corporation, limited liability company with authority or apparent authority to lease, rent or authorize occupancy from the fee owner.
TENANTAny person residing or occupying with the consent of the owner in an apartment or unit of housing space. Any person in possession of an apartment or unit of housing space by way of owner's failure to inspect, maintain or care for the property.