The provisions of this article govern procedures
for owners of dwelling units in the Town who violate provisions of
the Housing and Property Maintenance Code repetitively in a twenty-four-month
period.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
DWELLING UNIT
A single unit providing living facilities for one or more
persons, including permanent provision for living, sleeping and sanitation.
HABITUAL OFFENDER
Any person owning one dwelling unit, who shall pay a fine assessed by the department of building, housing and zoning or be found guilty of violating Chapter
116, Housing Standards, or Chapter
165, Property Maintenance, on three separate occasions within a twenty-four-month period.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, firm, corporation, association
or other legal entity of whatsoever kind and nature.
RENTAL
Leasing or allowing occupancy or usage of a dwelling unit,
either directly or by an agent, in consideration of value, including
personal services, paid or tendered to or for the use or benefit of
the lessor.
Designation as a habitual offender shall be
a civil offense and not a criminal offense.