[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993]
This chapter shall be enforced in the same manner as provided for Chapter 91 of this Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 80-91, Scope, 80-92, Nonapplicability, 80-93, Administrative agency established, and 80-94, Powers and duties of agency, which immediately followed this section, were repealed 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993 and 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993]
The Code Official and any other person authorized to enforce this chapter are authorized and have the right to enter any premises in the Village in the enforcement of such person's duties, as may be provided by law, and in emergencies whenever necessary to protect the public interest. Owners and occupants of premises, their agents and employees shall provide access, to any authorized person in the performance of such duties, to all parts of such premises within their control.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993]
The Village shall maintain records of all complaints received, inspections made and violations found regarding premises which are subject to this chapter.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993]
When the violation of any provision of this chapter shall not be rectified within 48 hours after the service of a notice of such violation containing such direction, the Code Official may revoke any permit issued by the Village for the operation of such premises (including a certificate of occupancy). Such revocation shall not take place until after the owner of such premises has had a reasonable opportunity to be heard before the Code Official. Any person aggrieved by such revocation of permit by the Code Official may appeal to the Board of Trustees to review said revocation. Such appeal shall be made in writing, delivered to the Village Clerk within 20 days after such revocation, but such revocation shall remain in effect until reversed or modified by the Board of Trustees except where the Board of Trustees otherwise provides.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former §§ 80-98, Duties of Housing Inspector, and 80-99, Penalties for offenses, which immediately followed this section, were repealed 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993 and 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993.
A. 
Owners of premises shall be responsible for compliance with the housing standards and shall remain responsible therefor regardless of the fact that this article may also place certain responsibilities on operators and occupants and regardless of any agreements between owners and operators or occupants as to which party shall assume such responsibility.
B. 
Owners of premises shall be responsible for proper maintenance, condition and operation of service facilities and for furnishing adequate heat and hot water supply in multiple dwellings.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, Multiple dwellings, added 6-14-1971, as amended 3-3-1980 by L.L. No. 10-1980, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 8-10-1992 by L.L. No. 7-1992. Also, former § 80-101, Responsibilities of lodging house operators, which also followed this subsection, was repealed 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993 and 11-8-1993 by L.L. No. 28-1993.
[Amended 9-28-1993 by L.L. No. 23-1993]
Each occupant of dwelling units in the Village shall also be responsible for compliance with the housing standards in regard to the following:
A. 
Limiting occupancy to that part of the premises which such person occupies or controls to no more than the maximum number of persons permitted by the housing standards.
B. 
Maintaining that part of the premises which such person occupies or controls in a clean, sanitary and safe condition.
C. 
Maintaining all plumbing, cooking and refrigeration fixtures and appliances, as well as other building equipment and storage facilities, in that part of the premises occupied or controlled by such person in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof.
D. 
Keeping exits from such person's dwelling unit reasonably clear and unencumbered so as not to hinder egress from such premises in case of emergency.
E. 
Disposing of garbage and rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner.
F. 
Exterminating insects, rodents or other pests within such person's dwelling unit.
G. 
Hanging and removing required screens and storm windows and doors.
H. 
Keeping permitted domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control and preventing said animals and pets from soiling public areas in multiple dwellings.