1. Rental Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person to let to another for rent or occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming unit unless the owner or operator holds a valid rental permit issued by the Building Department, in the name of the owner or operator, applicable to those portions of the specific structure used for residential purposes.
2. Scope of Rental Permit. A Rental Permit shall be a document indicating compliance with Sections 145.21 and 145.22 of the Housing Code and shall be valid for one (1) calendar year running from January 1
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through December 31
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inclusive. The Rental Permit shall not be transferable from one owner or operator at any time prior to its expiration, termination or revocation. In the event that ownership for any property which holds a Rental Permit, or a property which is required to have a Rental Permit, is conveyed to a new owner, the new owner must apply for a new Rental Permit. The selling owner or operator shall notice the Community Development Department within thirty (30) calendar days of any conveyance or transfer of interest and provide the name and address of all persons who have acquired the property. Any dwellings, dwelling units or rooming units being let for rent or occupancy without a valid rental permit may be ordered vacated and the owner or operator may be subject to additional fines and penalties for failing to obtain a valid rental permit.
3. Application for Rental Permit. The owner or operator shall file, in duplicate, an application for Rental Permit with the Community Development Department on application forms provided by the Community Development Department. Any owner or operator who does not reside within fifty (50) miles of the City shall be required to designate a person who resides within 50 miles of the City who will be responsible for ensuring compliance with this Code.
4. Issuance of Rental Permit. When all of the provisions of Section 145.21 and 145.22 of the Housing Code have been complied with by the owner or operator, the Community Development Department shall issue a Rental Permit upon payment of all permit and reinspection fees, the amounts of which shall be set by Resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 2021-1012 – Mar. 23 Supp.)
5. Expiration of Rental Permit. Rental Permits shall be valid through December 31 of each year, unless the Rental Permit has been suspended or revoked, and provided that all fees have been paid.