OPRA Request
Dear Rockaway Township,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
A list of properties in the Borough that currently have delinquent taxes, open property liens, and code violations (including vacant properties). This list should also include amounts of balances owed and the type of violation related to each particular property.
Description of Information Requested:
1.Tax Account Delinquent Report
2.Detailed Lien Status Report
3.Residential code enforcement violations currently active and pending that include:
• Residential Structures that are vacant
• Residential Properties with grass or weeds in excess of the city’s height limit
• Residential Structures without a current city certificate of occupancy
• Residential Properties on the cities vacant property registry (if applicable)
Yours faithfully,
Nathan Stallone
Good afternoon,
The Clerk's office is in receipt of your request.
Regards,
Elizabeth Peterson
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Township of Rockaway
65 Mt. Hope Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973)983-2834
Good morning,
Owing to the continued COVID19 public health emergency, there will be a
further delay in responding to your OPRA request filed on 11/23/2020
regarding a list of properties that currently have delinquent taxes, open
property liens, and code violations. Please refer to NJSA 47:1A – 5(i)(2).
You may expect a further response on or before 12/18/2020.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Peterson
Township Deputy Clerk
Township of Rockaway
65 Mt. Hope Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973)983-2834
Good afternoon,
Please see attached and below in response to your OPRA request filed with
the Township of Rockaway on 11/23/2020. You had requested the following:
1. Tax Account Delinquent Report. Please see the attached Tax Account
Delinquent Report.
2. Detailed Lien Status Report. Please see attached Lien Status Report.
3. Residential code enforcement violations currently active and pending
that include residential structures that are vacant, residential
properties with grass or weeds in excess of the city’s height limit,
residential structures without a current city CO, and residential
properties on the cities vacant property registry. There are no
records responsive to your request.
Respectfully,
Elizabeth Peterson
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Township of Rockaway
65 Mt. Hope Road
Rockaway, NJ 07866
(973)983-2834