(A) If an occupant or person associated with the occupant feels that they have been intimidated or discouraged from in good faith reporting crime, disorder or regulatory violations to the City of Springdale they should file a complaint with the city. Such complaint will be investigated and a written report of the findings will be submitted to the City Administrator.
(B) (1) An investigation by the city can look for the following actions which may be indicative of potential harassment, intimidation, or discouragement of reporting a crime, disorder or regulatory violation:
(a) The specific raising of their rent after a potential violation is reported by them to the city;
(b) Discipline or termination after a violation is reported to the city;
(c) Reducing or denying of their services after a potential violation is reported to the city;
(d) Verbal harassment or threats;
(e) Ordering a person to not call the police, fire or other city services without calling management first.
(2) Such presumption can be rebutted by the preponderance of the evidence that the actions taken by the owner, landlord or operator was based upon good cause. "Good cause" as used in this division means that an owner, landlord or operator must show good cause for his or her actions, other than one related to or caused by the operation of this section.
(Ord. 02-2023, passed 1-18-23)