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--- Document: Abandoned & Vacant Property Registration Form Document ---
TOWNSHIP OF DOWNE
VACANT & ABANDONED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION FORM
Please check one
NEW UPDATE RENEWAL
288 Main Street
Newport, NJ 08345
856-447-3100 – Phone 856-447-3533 – Fax
Nadine E. Lockley, RMC, Municipal Clerk
downetwpclerk@comcast.net
DIRECTIONS: Complete one (1) Certificate of Registration Form per property. Complete the
requested information and return to the Township Clerk with required fees.
REGISTERED PROPERTY INFORMATION
Registered Property Address:
Block:
Lot:
Is the property currently?
1. Vacant?____ Abandoned?____ Foreclosure?_____ Foreclosure (occupied)?_____
2. Does the Owner intend to restore the property to productive use and occupancy within
the next 12 months? Yes _____ No _____
3. Enclosed and secure from unauthorized entry? Yes _____ No _____
4. Sign (minimun 8” x 10”) affixed to building and visible to public, indicating the name,
address and telephone number of the responsible party, any authorized agent
designated by the responsible party for the purpose of receiving service of process, and
the person responsible for the maintenance of the property if different from the
property or authorized agent? Yes _____ No _____
5. Are the utilities on or off?
Electricity? On _____ Off _____
Water? On _____ Off _____
Gas? On _____ Off _____
FEE SCHEDULE (Please check one)
Initial Registration
$500.00
1st Renewal
$1500.00
2nd Renewal
$3000.00
Subsequent Renewal
$5000.00
Please make check payable to:
Downe Township Municipal Complex
288 Main Street
Newport, NJ 08345
Attn: Nadine E. Lockley, Municipal Clerk
OWNER / RESPONSIBLE PARTY
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
LENDER / LIEN HOLDER / OTHER PARTIES WITH OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
AUTHORIZED AGENT
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
PROPERTY MANAGER - (Must be resident of New Jersey)
Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone #:
Fax #:
Email:
I, the undersigned hereby affirm that I am duly authorized to act on behalf of all the ownership
interests in the above described property. I, certify that the foregoing statements are true and
accurate to the best of my knowledge. I certify that I am aware of the fee schedule and the
violations and penalties set forth in Downe Township Ordinance 2016-8.
__________________________________________________
___________________
Owner or Authorized Agent Signature
Date
FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICE USE ONLY
Fee Amount:
Fee Received Date:
Received By:
Registration shall remain valid for one year from the date of registration. The property owner
shall be required to renew the registration annually as long as the building remains a vacant
and/or abandoned property and shall pay a registration or renewal fee in the amount prescribed
in Downe Township Ordinance # 2016-8 for each vacant property registered.
The annual renewal shall be completed by January 1st each year.
Be advised that in addition to other responsibilities, owners of vacant/abandoned properties are
responsible for continuous property maintenance, which includes but is not limited to, ensuring
that the exterior ground of the structure, including yards, fences, sidewalks, walkways, right of
ways, alleys retaining walls and attached or unattached accessory structures and driveways, are
well maintained and free from trash, debris, loose litter, and grass and weed growth. The
building must be secured from unauthorized entry and a sign identifying the responsible parties
must be affixed. Failure to comply with these standards will result in enforcement action
against the owner.
Any person who violates any provision of Ordinance 2016-8 or the rules and regulations issued
hereunder shall be fined not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00 for each offense.
Every day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. Fines
assessed under this chapter shall be recoverable from the owner and shall be a lien on the
property.
Failure to file a registration statement within 30 calendar days after a building becomes vacant
property or within 30 calendar days after assuming ownership of a vacant property, whichever is
later, or within 10 calendar days of receipt of notice by the municipality, and failure to provide
correct information on the registration statement, or failure to comply with the provisions of
such provisions contained herein shall be deemed to be violations of this Ordinance.