Renting Out Your Home?
A Notice to Landlords
You are required by State law to register your rental property with the Borough Clerk.
Click for the Landlord or Vacant Property Registration form.
TIP: You'll need to file an amended form each time there is a change to any piece of information. You are also required to give a copy of the form to your tenant.
Certificate of Smoke Alarm, Carbon Monoxide Alarm, and Portable Fire Extinguisher Compliance
Scott Conley, Fire Marshal (973) 475-7132; sconley@ringwoodnj.net
State law requires an inspection of the smoke alarm(s), carbon monoxide alarm(s), and portable fire extinguisher(s) before the sale, transfer or rental of residential property can occur. N.J.A.C. 5:70-4.19
Inspections are performed by the Borough's Fire Marshal every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. Certificates are issued on site at the time of inspection, and are valid for six (6) months or until another change in occupancy occurs, whichever comes first.
STEP 1 CLICK HERE for the application, paying close attention to the accompanying instructions regarding the proper type and placement of the required devices.
STEP 2 Mail or bring your application to the Fire Prevention Bureau, along with the applicable fee in exact cash or check payable to Borough of Ringwood.