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  1. #1
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    Default Illegally Renting a Room in My House

    My question involves real estate located in the State of: New Jersey
    Hi,
    I rent a room in my house (a multi family unit), the room has its own entry and bathroom but it also maintains connection to the rest of the house. I didn't make any changes to the house, in fact it is the same as when i bought it. A neighbor complained of an illegal apartment and the city inspectors came over and gave me fine for "illegal occupancy". My question is this: what's the meaning of illegal occupancy? Don’t i have the right to rent a room as long as i comply with the building codes? Does it mean that only family members can live in an apartment and there's a non family member it becomes illegal?

    Thanks...

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    Default Re: Renting a Room in the My House

    Why did the city fine you and not your landlord?

    The ticket issued to you suggests that your occupancy is at odds with local zoning. I can't tell you the specifics of the citation, as you didn't identify the ordinance.

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    Default Re: Renting a Room in the My House

    He's the property owner.

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