(1)
The
apartment inspection program manager is hereby authorized to make
primary inspections and secondary inspections to determine the condition
of the complex and premises located within the city in order that
city officials may perform their duties of safeguarding the safety,
health and welfare of the occupants and of the general public. Inspections
may (versus shall) include the presence of the owner’s representative.
(2)
The
owner, resident manager or property manager, as a condition to the
issuance of the license required by this article, shall consent and
agree to permit and allow the apartment inspection program manager
to make the following inspections when and as needed to ensure compliance
with this article.
a.
The
apartment inspection program manager has right and access to inspect
all portions of the premises and structures located on the premises.
b.
The
apartment inspection program manager has right and access to inspect
all unoccupied units upon giving reasonable notice to the owner, resident
manager or property manager.
(3)
The
apartment inspection program manager may enforce the provisions of
this article upon presentation of proper identification to the occupant
in charge of any unit, and may enter, with the occupant’s permission,
any unit between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; provided, however,
that in cases of emergency where extreme hazards are known to exist
which may involve imminent injury to persons, loss of life or severe
property damage, the apartment inspection program manager may enter
a dwellings unit at any time, and the requirement for presentation
of identification and the occupant’s permission shall not apply.
Whenever the apartment inspection program manager is denied admission
to inspect any premises under this provision, inspection shall be
made only under authority of a warrant issued by a magistrate authorizing
the inspection. In applying for such a warrant, the apartment inspection
program manager shall submit to the magistrate an affidavit setting
forth their belief that a violation of this article exists with respect
to the place sought to be inspected and the reasons for such belief.
Such affidavit shall designate the location of such place and the
name of the person believed to be the occupant thereof, if known.
If the magistrate finds that probable cause exists for an inspection
of the premises in question, a warrant may be issued authorizing the
inspection, such warrant describing the premises with sufficient certainty
to identify the premises. Any warrants issued will constitute authority
for the apartment inspection program manager to enter upon and inspect
the premises described therein.
(Ordinance 1975, § I, 11-13-12)
(1)
A landlord
will be provided a property maintenance inspection report for all
applicable dwelling units within the multifamily dwelling complex
within ten business days of the completion of a primary inspection.
(2)
The
report shall be in written form as prescribed by the apartment inspection
program manager.
a.
The
report shall include places for marking whether the dwelling unit
complies with the standards set by this section and shall include
the number persons occupying the dwelling unit excluding overnight
guests.
b.
The
property maintenance inspection reports shall be maintained by the
landlord for all applicable dwelling units within the multifamily
dwelling complex for a minimum of three years.
(Ordinance 1975, § I, 11-13-12)
Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall give the owner thereof,
his agent or employee access to any part of such dwelling unit, or
its premises, at all reasonable times, for the purpose of making repairs
or alteration or for such other purposes as are necessary to effect
compliance with the provisions of this article.
(Ordinance 1975, § I, 11-13-12)
