(a) Verification. Upon a written Complaint, the Property Inspector shall have the authority to verify whether any residential rental housing property, rental dwelling, or other premises in the City is registered in compliance with this chapter, in order to validate or disregard the Complaint. Such authority does not give the Property Inspector the right to enter into any rental dwelling without the consent of a person in control of the property unless he has first obtained a duly issued warrant.
(b) Enforcement.
(1) It shall be the duty and responsibility of the Code Enforcement Officer to enforce the provisions of this chapter. He shall work in close cooperation with other departments and agencies. The Code Enforcement Officer shall be free from personal liability for acts done in good faith in the performance of official duties.
(2) The Code Enforcement Officer, prior to the issuance of a "Notice of Violation" to the Property and/or Dwelling Owner, shall attempt to make contact with the owner to attempt to remedy any non-compliance with Chapter 1341, another Marietta City Ordinance or state law that regulates real estate and/or rental property.
(3) Notice of Violation. Where a Violation of this chapter exists, the Code Enforcement Officer shall cause a written notice of such violation(s) to be served upon the person(s) or entity responsible for the code violation. Such written notice shall contain the following:
A. The notice shall state the location of such violation
B. The notice shall specify the violation
C. The notice shall provide for a reasonable period of time, not to exceed 30 days, to correct the violation
D. The notice shall state the Violation Administration Fee of $100.00 shall be submitted, by the owner, with the required information
E. The notice shall include a copy of this chapter
F. The notice shall include a copy of the Residential Rental Housing Property Registration Form to be used in registering the property
G. The Notice shall state the right of the Property and/or Dwelling Owner, to file an Appeal if they feel the Notice of Violation or the decision of the Code Enforcement Officer is inconsistent with the terms of this chapter.
(Ord. 286(16-17). Passed 7-6-17.)