It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy, rent, or offer to rent as a dwelling, any vacant dwelling, or any part thereof upon which an order to repair, alter, or improve has been issued or upon which an order to vacate and close has been issued without such owner or agent first filing an application form securing a certificate of minimum housing compliance from the town. The public officer shall issue a certificate of minimum housing compliance when, after examination and inspection, it is found that the structure conforms to the provisions of this chapter. The owner or agent requesting a certificate of minimum housing compliance shall pay a fee of $50 for each inspection required hereunder to determine whether the dwelling, vacant building, or any part thereof is in compliance with this chapter.
(Prior Code, § 1622) Penalty, see § 150.99