(A) If the Director or his or her designee determines that any rental dwelling fails to meet the licensing standards and conditions set forth herein, he or she shall mail a notice to the owner or the owner’s agent. Notice shall be deemed sufficient if sent by regular first class mail to the owner or owner’s designated agent at the address specified in the last license application filed with the City. Notice shall also be conspicuously posted on the rental dwelling or unit. The notice shall specify the reasons for the rental dwelling’s failure to meet the required licensing standards and conditions and shall include a copy of any inspection report, if applicable.
(B) If the rental dwelling fails to meet 1 or more of the required standards and conditions, the notice shall indicate that the license holder or applicant has 30 days in which to correct the defects, after which time action may be taken to deny, refuse to renew, revoke or suspend the rental dwelling license.
(C) Whenever a notice of noncompliance is issued hereunder, the Director or his or her designee shall also cause a notice to the tenants to be prominently posted on the rental dwelling. The notice shall indicate that a license proceeding has been commenced against the owner because the rental dwelling has been found to be in violation of the property maintenance code or any other applicable code and that the tenants may be required to vacate the building.
(Ord. O-2008-005, passed 3-24-2008)