(A) It shall be unlawful for an owner of residential real property included in the scope of this subchapter as set forth in § 150.226 to fail to maintain valid registration, maintain a valid inspection certificate, or otherwise comply with the provisions of this subchapter.
(B) If the owner fails to pay penalties, fees, costs and expenses owed pursuant to this subchapter, the town may pursue collections as allowed by law, including in the same manner as prescribed by law, including, but not limited to, IC 36-1-6-2, IC 36-7-9-13, and IC 36-7-9-13.5. Any fee collected pertaining to this subchapter shall be deposited into the Residential Rental Property Fund.
(C) The town may file a civil suit to enjoin any violation of this subchapter.
(D) If a third-party inspection report submitted under this subchapter is found to be fraudulent, altered, otherwise defective or deceptive, or the result of other misconduct, at any time:
(1) The inspection certificate shall be immediately revoked as set forth in § 150.232;
(2) The owner shall immediately, upon notification from the town, contact the enforcement authority to schedule an inspection for each residential rental unit by the enforcement authority included in the rental property registration application;
(3) The town reserves any and all rights to pursue all remedies available, including, but not limited to revoking any business registrations under §§ 111.45 through 111.52 of the Clarksville Municipal Code, filing a complaint with the violator's professional licensing agency, if any, and seeking criminal prosecution if warranted by the violation.
(Ord. 2022-G-05, passed 4-19-22)