Bloomfield Rent Leveling Board Will Hold Special Meeting On May 29

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — The following news release comes courtesy of the Township of Bloomfield Department of Human Services. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.

Be advised that the next meeting of the Bloomfield Township Rent Leveling Board, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7 p.m., shall be held remotely via Zoom.

The public is invited to participate by joining via the website link or telephone number below.

Rent Leveling Board Meeting

• Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89170876065?pwd=V1ViaDdPN0JDMXBQWXBHeGc2VGxIZz09
• Meeting ID: 891 7087 6065
• Passcode: 347437

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• +13126266799,,89170876065#,,,,*347437# US (Chicago)
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During the meeting, the board will consider new rules and regulations:

1. Open Public Meetings Act Compliance

2. Updating the Rent Control Registration Form

3. Enhancing the Tenant Complaint Form

4. Updating the Request for Rent Increase due to Major Capital Improvements Form

5. Updating the Request for Hardship Rent Increase Form

6. Updating the Vacancy Decontrol Application Form

7. Developing Clear Guidelines and Procedures for Landlords and Tenants

8. Reaffirming the Rent Leveling Board Attorney's Role

9. Procedures for Landlords to File Rent Rolls and Notify Tenants of Rent Increases

10. Tenant Rights Notification

11. Tenant Objection Procedures

12. Standards for Determining Reasonable Rental Values

13. Procedures and Timelines for Holding Hearings and Rendering Decisions

14. Electronic Access to Records

The agenda shall be posted prior to the meeting on the Rent Leveling Board page of the Township's website, www.bloomfieldtwpnj.com

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