THURSDAY. IULY 23. 1942

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OPAMaySetUp Ceiling Rents After August 2 (Continued from Pag* On*) The maximum rent regulation* place a ceiling on rent* a*'

cality, and call for the registration by landlords of' all rental dwelling units whether occupied at present or not. Also issued was a procedural regulation which sets up machinery for protest and amendment of the maximum rent regulations and for adjustments under them. This regulation is for the guidance of landlords and tenants in any petitions or applications they may make, such as for change of the rent as set by the maximum - rent date. According to a release from the OPA, the reduction of rents to new levels will be automatic. “Beginning June 1, as a general principle with, a few exceptions, tenants are to cut their rents hack to what was being charged -on the maximum rent date set for their respective areas. Approval of such a reduction by a landlord is not necessary. No matter whether the tenant pays his rent daily, weekly or monthly, he is to psy only what the same accommodations were bringing on the maximum rent date,” explained the OPA. “Exceptions to this principle are made in the maximum rent regulations for housing accommodations, other than hotels and ning houses, in which proviis made for adjustment in i rent as set by dste

i the housing accommodations have been substantially changed 'by a major capital im- ■ ■ . -*

ordinary repair, repl maintenance’ since the maximum

rent .date.

“When the housing accommodations have been changed from unfurnished to furnished, or furnished to unfurnished, or there has been an increase or decrease in the services since the maximum

rent date.

“When the rent charged for the accommodations on the maximum rent date was ‘materially affected by blood, personal or other special relationship betw^gn the landlord and the tenant and as a result was substantially lower’ or ‘substantially higher’ than the rent generally prevailing in the defense-rental area for comparable housing accommodations. “In cases where the housing accommodations have been constructed since the maximum rent date and rented before June 1, 1942, the regulations provide that the first rent charged shall be the rent subject to review by the

; director.

"Where the housing accommodations were unoccupied on the maximum rent date, and during the two months imniedistely prior to the maximum rent date, but rented prior, to June 1, 1942, again the rent is to be the first rent charged, subject to review by the area director. “Provision is also made to care for rents affected by seasonal demand. In such cases it is within the jpwers of the area rent director to set different maximum rents for diffeiffht periods of the year,” the OPA continued. Questioning the. authority of local government* to fix maximum rent levels. Mayor Hand, in a reply to Borders, asked: “Has this been done in any areas, and how may it be done? Certainly I have not the authority to do it by order, and I have grave doubts of the validity of an ordinance attempting to regulate this subject under our local

law.

“Some publicity has been given to the fact that thi* is a defense area and I think there is a substantial effort, on the part of brokers and landlords generally, to keep their prices down to the level Indicated. My attention has been called to one or two instances in which this has not been

done.

“Of course, whether or not such a local regulation is valid, is my problem, but I would appreciate receiving the view of your department, particularly, what your experience has been as to the method, adopted by other areas cooperating with your regulations. "As I have previously pointed out, Cape May undoubtedly re. quires and will receive special attention as an area in which seaaonai demands and seasonal rates must be considered. “I would Also .like to suggest to you that- if the demand for housing aeromnjodatiorA is sufficient , to require each a regulation, it ' ought to be sufficient to require some modification in the present restriction against building to meet that demand, at least in pqrt," the Mayor wrote. Outstanding questions arising from rent control were aitpwered recently in "The United News” es follows: "Will tenants get rebatt rent paid above the maximum up to the time the regulations went into effect? No, there will 1 no rebate. “How does e tenant know whet his maximum rent should be? Each tenant will receive a copy of the registration statement filed by the landlord with his area di rector. If any tenant disagree* with the statement filed by the I b* has five day* in which

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highest rent that may be charged, tnd to obtain of new tea-

lis registra- stores, office buildings or factcrexplains the je*? No, just to housing accom-

on that “Suppose the landlord is unwilling or unable to make repairs? Then the tenant may petition the rent director to reduce the mmrimnm rent. “Can the landlord curtail 'services? Not without reducing the

rent.

“Does rent control apply to jvernment housing project*? es, all housing accommodations arc under federal rent regulations, whether they are owned by individuals, corporation*, a state or the federal government. “Do jnaximum rents apply to

“What about a tenant who has a lease? If the maximum rent is lower than the amount agreed upon in the lease, the maxi mum rent figure must be substituted. On the Other hand, if the lease provides a rent lower than the maximum, the lease holds. “What if a tengnt is willing to pay more than the maximum rant to get a particularly desirable house or apartment? The landlord who takes more than maximum rent is liable to civil and criminal penalties for evasion of the |

regulations.”

Cape Theatre

Review

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tion and in a grate for tte play is by aad ten is tte ee

the great dee, “The

Hour”, by Uilian Heilman, opened Tuesday night at Cape Thea-

tre. In this splendid searching - „

play Florence McGee is playing , . the role she made famous an Qctey, FbiMp . Bario, aad Broadway when she acted the , Mies Gragary.

“bratty” girl for two and one-half ^ .*°

*rs: ssVtoS McGee has refused countless fabulous offers from managers to play this part again in stock and

ny U Salle; Mary Tftfetd. 1 ■>e*t production to efftb will to the comedy “Laff which played 400 night* in New York

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one of the finest <

Where to go? What to do? Here is the answer! The best in hospitality and entertainment!

Dine - Dance

‘Norman Hand

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and his ORCHESTRA EVERY WEDNESDAY. FRIDAY and SATURDAY NIGHT

Cape May’s Bright Spot The SAVOY 407-09 Washington Street DINING — DANCING — EXCELLENT BAR SERVICE CHINESE AND AMERICAN FOODS SEAFOODS CAPE MAY FAMILY LIQUOR STORE Full Line of imported and domestic wines, liquors and beers

Bell Phone 122

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No Visit to Cape May is complete without A Trip to (japimn CUsix'jl. HARBOR CLUB WILSON DRIVE BUCK’S LANDING

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WERNER’S CAFE.

Pine Avenue and Park Bird:

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ALL, KINDS-OF SANDICHES Music and Entertainment

ESTELLE WERNER, Manager. |

TELEPHONE BELL 40 — KEYSTONE *173 Jiaktiii, LIQUOR STORE Corner 426 Washington Street, Cape May Assortments of Scotch, Rye, GIN, Wines Cold Beers by bottle or case

There is something in store for guests at Kahn’s Cocktail Bar at 4:24 P. M. For a new summer sensation try “THE CREEPER" KAHN’S THE HOME OF FROZEN RYE 422-24-26 Washington Street, Cape May niiMiiiiiimnmiiiiiiMmiimiiiiiiiiiHuiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiimmiiiin

Music and Dancing Every Night

Always A Good Time at the

Specialties CLAMS on the Half Shell Grilled Sandwiches142 Decatur St. Cape May

The Way You Like ’Em

Fancy drinks ? You name ’em . Meet the crowd

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We’ll mix ’em. t Uncle Harry Redding’*.

KEYSTONE 6523

Fine Liquors, Wines and Beers Excellent Food Dancing every Saturday Night KOHLER’S BAR and Restaurant Buck’s Landing, Cape May

Nationally Known ?{sinALL 1330 Walnut St. 80 South 69th St. Philadelphia, Pa. CAPE MAY

A better place to eat, drink and be entertained.

For Real Chinese FooiL

come to

The MAYFLOWER

CASINO

foot of Washington St

near the bridge .

Finest Wines, Liquors and Beer Dinners at our restaurant or to take out.

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LOU BOOTH’S Chateau Monterey 18th Street and Surf Avenue North Wildwood 6 piece girl band Beautiful Floor Show Every Night Turn at 18th St. and go toward the ocean.

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Want Entertainment, Diversion? The places advertised on this page offer a wide range from which to choose.

UiAit WEISZER’S

NEW BAR AND RESTAURANT

Meals served. Clem ChowSer our specialty.

Good beers on tip—Alt Lind* of

Liquors and ROOMS—Keystone Phone 6514 Third Ave. and Wilson Drive

CHARLIE’S BAR Jackson end Mansion Streets CARRIES A VERY FINE ASScfenENT OF IMPORTED SCOTCH, fa RANDIES and VERMOUTH.

PROMPT DELIVERY

Keystone Phone.260

Bell Phone 488

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SCHELLENGER’S Liquor Store 315-17 Washington St, Cape May Prompt Delivery Service

Keystone 70 Bell 442

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