156.01 Definitions | 156.17 Designation of Unfit Dwelling; Condemnation |
156.02 Housing Code | 156.18 Vacated Immediately |
156.03 Purpose | 156.19 Elimination of Defects |
156.04 Scope | 156.20 Deface or Remove Placard |
156.05 Adoption of Housing Code | 156.21 Authority to Execute |
156.06 Regular Inspections | 156.22 Action to Enjoin |
156.07 Application for Certificate; Registration | 156.23 Injunction |
156.08 Additional Inspections | 156.24 Eviction – Lease Termination |
156.09 Inspection Fees for Additional Inspections | 156.25 Duties of Occupant |
156.10 Entrance and Survey of Buildings | 156.26 Notice of Actions |
156.11 Inspection Certificate Required | 156.27 Rent Collections |
156.12 Issuance Duration; Validation | 156.28 City Liability |
156.13 Certificate Displayed; Transferability | 156.29 Civil Liability |
156.14 Notice on Sale of Dwelling | 156.30 Additional Liability |
156.15 Name and Address of Agent Filed | 156.31 Appeals |
156.16 Emergency Order | |
The following terms are defined for use in this chapter:
1. “Dwelling unit” means one or more rooms, designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as a separate living quarter, with cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household.
2. “Inspector” means the person(s) designated by the City of Mitchellville to conduct the inspections of rental properties and units for this program. The City of Mitchellville may contract with an outside entity to conduct these inspection services.
3. “Major violation” means a violation of the rental housing code that if left as is would constitute an immediate threat to the life and/or safety of those living in the home (Examples could include: lack of or damaged water heater, boiler, or furnace flue; smoke detectors which are missing, inoperable, or are improperly placed; storage of flammable liquids in a dwelling; electrical cords, wiring or equipment that has begun to fail due to being overloaded or damaged).
4. “No show” means when the owner of the structure or any other responsible adult designated by the owner do not attend the scheduled inspection.
5. “Owner (landlord)” means the person(s) listed as the deed holders as recorded at the Polk or Jasper County Assessor’s offices.
6. “Owner’s representative (Property Manager)” means a person who is appointed by a rental property owner to provide access to the rental inspector to the owner’s rental property. The representative must have keys for all portions of the rental property, must be authorized to act on behalf of the owner concerning compliance with the requirements of the Rental Housing Inspection Program, and must be at least 18 years of age.
7. “Rent” means any form of payment, including but not limited to cash, services, or other valuable considerations, provided as a condition of occupying a dwelling not owned by the occupant.
8. “Rental property” means any structure that includes a dwelling unit that is being held out or offered for rent or is currently being let for rent and occupied by any person who is not the owner of the premises, except that the following properties shall not be regarded as rental properties under this program:
Dwellings owned by local, state, or federal governments.
Hotels, as defined by Chapter 137 of the Iowa Code.
Nursing homes, long-term care, and medical care facilities.
9. “Rental unit” means one dwelling unit within a rental property. If a common area and facilities are provided in a dwelling for the use of the occupants of units therein, such common area and facilities shall constitute a part of each rental unit for the purpose of inspection and compliance with the Rental Housing Inspection Program.
10. “Tenant” means a person(s) or family occupying a dwelling unit for rent. Not more than one family or four unrelated persons may occupy a dwelling unit.
11. “Unsafe building” is defined in Section 145.03 in this Code of Ordinances.
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