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Rent Leveling Board

Powers and Duties:

The Rent Leveling Board shall have and exercise all powers necessary and appropriate to carry out and execute the purpose of Rent Leveling ordinance including but not limited to:

  • Issue and promulgate such rules and regulations as it deems necessary to implement the purposes of the Board

  • Supply information and assistance to landlords and tenants to help them comply

  • Hold hearings and adjudicate applications from landlords for additional rental

  • Hold hearings and adjudicate complaints by tenants concerning violations of rental and tax surcharge provisions

  • Hold hearings and adjudicate applications from tenants for reduced rental

  • Review and adjudicate charges of tenant harassment

2025 Meeting Dates:

*All meetings begin at 7:00 pm

  • January 9th

  • April 24th

  • September 4th

  • November 6th

About the Board:

The Rent Leveling Board consists of two landlord representatives, two tenants, and one resident homeowner of the municipality, all appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council. All members serve for one year and until their successors are appointed. In addition to the regular members, the Mayor may appoint three alternates: one landlord, one tenant, and one resident homeowner of the Borough, with the consent of the Council.

Board:

Members (Landlord)

Term

John DePirri

12/31/25

Doreen Doku

12/31/25

Members (Tenant)

Bob Ryan

12/31/25

Rosemarie Vacirca

12/31/25

Members (Resident)

Danielle Heinemann

12/31/25

Attorney

Linda Schwager, Esq.

12/31/25

Members (Alternates)

Linda Geraghty (H)

12/31/25

Jack Linefsky (L)

12/31/25

Vacant (T)

12/31/25

Councilwoman Hedy Grant, Liaison