Subd. 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for a program of inspections meant to improve and maintain the overall rental housing in the city. Housing inspections do not indicate compliance with any inspectional program other than that of the city. Inspections are made as a public service and do not constitute any representation, guarantee or warranty to any person as to the conditions of the building inspected. The city does not assume any responsibility or liability in connection with the inspection and issuance of the license required by § 1004.03 of this chapter.
Subd. 2. Initial compliance inspection. Prior to issuance of a license to operate a rental dwelling unit, the Compliance Official and the Fire Inspector (as may be applicable) shall inspect the premises for compliance with this chapter. A record of the inspection shall be kept on file at the City Hall. The compliance inspection must occur within 30 days of the application (either for a new license or renewal) or the application shall be considered void.
Subd. 3. Reinspection required. All rental dwelling units shall be reinspected for compliance with this chapter a minimum of once every three years with license renewal.
Subd. 4. Complaints inspections. Inspections shall be made at any time upon receipt of a complaint wherein the complainant leaves their name, address and telephone number. Inspections will not be made based upon anonymous complaints.
Subd. 5. Permission of the tenant shall be requested before a rental unit is entered. If the tenant refuses to permit the inspector to enter, the inspector is authorized to obtain an administrative search warrant before making the inspection.
(1987 Code, § 1004.05) (Ord. 272, passed 4-12-1993; Am. Ord. 546, - -2017)