SEC. 162.01. GENERAL.

   (Added by Ord. No. 173,810, Eff. 4/16/01.)

   A.   Purpose. It is the purpose of the provisions of this article to provide a just, equitable and practical method, to be cumulative to and in addition to any other remedy available at law, to enforce the purposes of the Housing Code set forth in Section 161.102, and to encourage compliance by property owners/landlords with respect to the maintenance and repair of residential buildings, structures, premises and portions of those buildings, structures and premises. (Amended by Ord. No. 184,446, Eff. 9/28/16.)

   B.   Scope. The provisions of this article shall apply to all residential units in all existing buildings, structures, and premises which contain one or more rental units as defined in Sections 151.02 or 161.301.

   C.   Notices. Any notices or written decisions required by this article shall be in plain, simple language and need not include the precise wording of this article. Service of notices shall be made in the manner prescribed by Section 161.409.