No person shall operate, lease, rent or occupy a rental unit unless there is a valid certificate of compliance issued by the Building Inspector in the name of the operator and issued for the specific rental unit. The certificate shall be issued for each building containing a rental unit and shall be displayed in a conspicuous place. The certificate shall be issued after registration with the city upon satisfactory inspection by the building inspector. The certificate shall state that the unit or units inspected comply with the provisions of this Code and state law. A certificate of compliance is valid for a period of two years from its date of issuance and must be renewed in conformity with the registration provisions of this article. The name, address and telephone number of the property owner or the designated responsible local agent shall be posted on the certificate of compliance.
(Ord. 2021-09, passed 8-16-2021)