(A) Rental building maintenance.
(1) Buildings and property that are rented, leased or otherwise similar are subject to the provisions of § 150.017 of this code.
(2) Owners or the owners’ representative shall submit to an annual inspection, by the city, and an inspection each time the tenant or lessee changes, for the purpose of determining compliance with the Property Maintenance Code of the city. The city will determine if a change in tenant has occurred in cases of uncertainty. Buildings or property must be acceptable to the city based upon the Property Maintenance Code. The owner shall notify the city and request an inspection when due. Buildings shall not be used, occupied or otherwise perpetuated that are not approved by the city. The cost of the inspection is an obligation of the property owner. The inspection fee is established by the municipal fee resolution. The city shall provide documentation to owners of acceptable property.
(B) Ownership change.
(1) Buildings and property that change ownership are subject to the provisions of § 150.017 of this code.
(2) Prior to transfer of ownership, of real property (land, buildings, structure), the seller shall submit to an inspection by the city. The inspection shall be based on the Property Maintenance Code of the city. The seller shall only transfer ownership upon successfully meeting the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code of the city. The inspection report of the city will determine and state if the property complies with the Property Maintenance Code.
(3) The ownership may also transfer, if the buyer acknowledges receipt of the city inspection report and agrees to make the property compliant with the inspection report of the city.
(4) The Building Inspector is authorized to implement policies and procedures for the administration of this section.
(5) A fee shall be paid to the city for inspection services, the amount is established in the city fee resolution.
(Ord. 783, passed 11-8-2005)