(A) The inspector shall enforce the provisions of this subchapter. The inspector is authorized and directed to inspect rental dwelling units within the city in response to a complaint that an alleged violation of this subchapter may exist, when the inspector has valid reason to believe a violation of this subchapter has been or is being committed, or as part of a proactive rental inspection (“PRI”) program that the city may implement. Complaints to the city may be submitted by any individual, including an occupant of a rental dwelling unit, a neighbor, contractor, Code Enforcement Officer, or Police or Fire Department officer.
(B) The inspector is authorized to enter and inspect all premises subject to the provisions of this subchapter for the purpose of determining whether a rental dwelling or dwelling unit complies with the provisions of this subchapter. The inspector may enter any rental dwelling unit and the common areas used by the tenant in that rental dwelling at the tenant’s invitation, without the consent of the owner and/or operator of the rental dwelling.
(C) The inspector and the owner, occupant, or other person in charge of the premises may agree to an inspection by appointment.
(D) During inspections, the owner, occupant, or other person in charge of premises, upon presentation of proper identification by the inspector, shall allow the inspector to enter and have free access to every part of the premises. If access is refused, the inspector may apply for an administrative search warrant to gain access. The Dayton Police Department shall assist the inspector in preparing the administrative search warrant and presenting it to the Campbell District Court to secure issuance of the warrant.
(E) No owner or landlord shall retaliate against a tenant for lodging a complaint about his or her rental dwelling unit with the city.
(Ord. 2022-20, passed 9-6-22) Penalty, see § 150.99