RENTALS AND SALES: Housing Forms and Information
Rental Certificates & Tenants Rights:
A Rental Certificate is required for all rental properties-before a tenant can move in-to ensure the premises are up to code. It is the landlord’s responsibility to have a Rental Certificate each time a tenant changes. A Rental Certificate protects tenants from issues such as insufficient heat, lack of smoke alarms, overcrowding and unmaintained sidewalks.
RENTAL APPLICATION & FORMS:
Rental Certificate Application (A copy of the Lease and Homeowner's insurance declaration page must also be submitted)
Multiple Tenant Affidavit (May 1 to September 30) Seasonal, monthly, biweekly and weekly rentals shall be permitted during the time period May 1 to September 30 under the terms and conditions set forth in the City of Margate Rental Code, Chapter 223. A rental license can be applied for any time after March 1.
Transfers of Title Certificates:
To purchase or sell a property, a Land Use Certificate application must be completed before closing.
RESALE APPLICATION & FORMS:
Resale /Land Use Certificate Application (Title Transfers)
INSPECTION INFORMATION:
► Housing and Safety Inspection Requirements Check List
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms: The landlord is required to provide sufficient alarms in order to receive a Rental Certificate. It is up to the tenant to maintain the battery and ascertain that the alarm is working.
Overcrowding:
Everyone living in an apartment or house must be on the Rental Certificate and should be on a lease. If you are in violation of the occupancy or overcrowding ordinance, you are not entitled to a warning before a citation can be issued.
Other Important Information: