Ord 2015-011/Rental Nuisance Abatement

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The code official may suspend rental registration for a rental property if the code official determines that: (1)The property is declared a substandard or dangerous building by the Building Department, the Code Official, or a court of competent jurisdiction. (2)Registrant fails to comply with a notice of violation; (3)Registrant fails to comply with requirements of this chapter. For purposes of this section the code official must serve notice of intent to suspend a registration by mail, electronic notification, or posting of property. The suspension is effective until the requirements of this chapter are met. Sec. 34.827Revocation A court of competent jurisdictionmay revoke a registration that has been suspended pursuant to Section 34.826if the court determines that during the suspension the registrant did not comply with the requirements of this chapter, abate a notice of violation for which the suspension was ordered, or failed to comply with a court order. A suspension need not be in place in order to revoke a registration. Sec. 34.828Other Remedies Nothing in this ordinance prevents the city from seeking injunctive relief or other civil action required to enforce this chapter including suspension of utility services, placement of liens, and posting of notices prohibiting occupancyor use. Sec. 34.829Rental Prohibited Any person, landlord or registrant may not operate, lease, occupy, or otherwise allow another person to occupy a rental property without a registration required by this chapter or, if the property is under suspension or revocation. Fee Schedule Sec. 34.830Fee Schedule Sec. 34.831Time Line for Fees All fees are based on a calendar year. Prorated fee will not be allowed. Sec. 34.832Fees Schedule The registrantof a rental property shall annually pay the city a fee to offset the city's cost of administration and registration. a.A technology fee of tendollars ($10.00) per rental unit. 6