(A) The building inspector has authority to suspend a certificate of compliance if a rental unit is not maintained in compliance with the standards set forth in this code. Prior to suspending the certificate of compliance, the building inspector shall serve upon the owner a notice to repair which informs the owner of the items which need to be corrected and allows the owner ten days to make such needed repairs.
(B) If the owner does not comply with the notice to repair, the building inspector may suspend the certificate of compliance and shall issue a notice of suspended certification to the owner which will inform the owner:
(1) That the certificate of compliance has been suspended and the date of suspension;
(2) The reason for the suspension;
(3) That it is unlawful for any rental unit to continue to be occupied for more than 60 days after the date of suspension of the certificate of compliance;
(4) That any rental unit which is vacant at the time of the suspension or which becomes vacant during the period of suspension shall not be rented or reoccupied until a certificate of compliance is reinstated or a new certificate of compliance is issued;
(5) That the certificate of compliance is to be returned to the building inspector within ten days; and
(6) That tenants may be entitled to escrow rent monies as provided under state law.
(Prior Code, § 8.806) (Ord. effective 6-16-1989)