Whenever the Housing Inspector determines that there has been a violation, or that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the Housing Inspector shall, within ten days of verifying the complaint as outlined in this chapter, give the notice of the violation or alleged violation to the owner and person legally entitled to possession of the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or rental unit. The notice shall:
(A) Be put in writing;
(B) Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(C) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued;
(D) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; in no event to exceed 60 days, unless sufficient evidence is produced to require a time extension;
(E) Be served upon the owner or the operator, provided that the notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner or the operator by means of regular United States mail. The notice shall contain an outline of remedial action that, if taken, will affect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto;
(F) Be effective to anyone having an interest in the property whether recorded or not at the time of giving the notice; and shall be effective against any subsequent owner of the premises as long as the violation exists there of Housing Inspection Services.
(Ord. 2664, passed 12-8-2020)