Pursuant to the provisions of P. L. 2014, c. 35, a creditor filing a summons and complaint to foreclose a lien on a residential property that is vacant and abandoned, whether the filing of the summons and complaint is made before or after the determination that the property is vacant and abandoned, shall be responsible for the care, maintenance, security and upkeep of the exterior of the residential property. This obligation applies whether the determination that the property is vacant and abandoned is made by the public officer pursuant to the provisions of P.L. 2014, c. 35 and/or the Code of the Township of Voorhees, pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 2A:50-73 or otherwise.
(Ord. 254-14, passed 10-14-14)