(A) A substantial number of Dayton citizens reside in rental dwellings that are substandard and/or are detrimental to health, safety, and welfare of these residents as well as to neighboring properties.
(B) Substandard conditions in residential rental dwellings are responsible for a wide array of significant health problems, such as childhood lead poisoning, asthma, and respiratory conditions that result from exposure to mold, pests, and other household allergens as well as increased rates of injury and mortality among the elderly.
(C) Requested and systematic inspections of rental dwellings can help to ensure that the city’s rental housing stock is properly maintained and residents live in safe and healthy conditions.
(D) The continuation of substandard conditions in rental dwellings reduces property values in the city, causing economic hardships for all its citizens.
(E) The city desires to promote the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and adopts this subchapter to ensure that all rental dwelling are safe, sanitary, and suitable in accordance with applicable ordinances and regulations enacted by the city.
(Ord. 2022-20, passed 9-6-22)