The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter,
shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where
the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
AGENT
A person or entity designated by the owner on the registry
form who by such owner designation shall have the authority to make
decisions regarding the management and maintenance of any and all
dwelling units owned by the owner and located within the Town.
BUILDING
A structure containing one or more dwelling units rented
or being offered for rental.
CODE
The state uniform fire prevention and building code, as amended.
DEPARTMENT
The Town's Code Enforcement Department.
DWELLING UNIT
A single residential accommodation which is arranged, designed,
used or, if vacant, intended for use exclusively as a domicile or
residence of one or more persons.
OWNER
The owner or owners of the fee of the premises or lesser
estate therein, a mortgagee or vendee in possession, assignee of rents,
receiver, executor, trustee or agent.
PERSON
An individual or any entity which lawfully can be the fee
owner of real property.
It shall be an unclassified misdemeanor for any person or owner
to violate the provisions of this chapter and such violation shall
be punishable by a fine of not less than $250 and not more than $1,000
or up to six months in jail, or both. In addition to any other civil
right or remedy, the Town also may commence a civil action seeking
a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.
A certification issued pursuant to this chapter shall expire two years after the date of issuance, unless sooner revoked pursuant to §
171-8. If during the term of the certification the rental housing building subject to the certification is not in violation of any of the criteria set forth in §
171-4B, then the owner will not be required to reapply for a new probationary certification and any surety balance will be returned by the Town to the owner at the end of the term. If, however, during the term of the probationary certification the rental housing building subject to the certification meets any of the criteria set forth in §
171-4B, then the probationary certification is automatically extended for two years from the date of the new determination unless sooner revoked pursuant to §
171-8. If the extension occurs solely or partly because of the occurrence of the criterion set forth in §
171-4B(2), then the owner must comply with §
171-5B(1). If the certification is extended, the owner shall pay to the Town a renewal certification fee of $1,000.
Upon a change in ownership of any building or premises which is the subject of a probationary certification at the time of transfer, said certification shall continue to apply to the building or premises for the remaining term of said certification as determined by §
171-6. The new owner shall comply with the Town's chapter pertaining to rental housing registration. The Town shall return to the grantor the balance of any surety being held pursuant to §
171-5.