(A) Notice to owner or to person or persons responsible. Whenever a Rental Housing Officer determines that there has been a violation of this chapter, or has reasonable cause to believe that a violation has occurred, the Rental Housing Officer shall give notice to the owner or the person or persons responsible for the property in the manner described below.
(B) Form. Such notice prescribed in § 160.15 shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Shall include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued;
(4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with provisions of this chapter; and
(5) Include an explanation of the owner's right to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by petition to the Kokomo Board of Public Works and Safety.
(C) Service. The notice prescribed in §§ 160.15 and 160.16 shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner or such person or persons responsible for the property if a copy thereof is delivered to the person personally; or by leaving the notice at the person's usual place of abode; or by mailing certified mail, postage prepaid, to the person's last known address; or if the letter is returned because it could not be delivered, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice.
(Ord. 6424, passed 6-12-06)