When the Code Official finds that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation within the meaning of this article, and has notified the owner to such effect, and the time limit set by the Official for the repair, alteration, improvement, removal, demolition, or vacating and closing the same has expired, no person shall receive rentals, or offer for rent or occupancy, such dwelling, or dwelling unit, as a human habitation until such time as the order of the Official is obeyed, or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction, in accordance with the law. Each day such offense continues shall be deemed a separate offense. Any violation of this section shall subject the offender to a civil penalty.
(Ord. 21-2018, passed 12-3-2018)