(A) In the event any inspection reveals a deficiency with the application of the codes referenced herein, the Rental Housing Officer shall within ten days from the date of the inspection notify the owner of the rental unit of the deficiencies. Such notice of deficiencies shall:
(1) Be in writing;
(2) Shall include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification;
(3) State the reason or reasons why the notice is being issued including a reference to any sections of the Rental Housing Code that have been violated;
(4) Include a correction order allowing a reasonable time for the repairs and improvements required to bring the dwelling unit or structure into compliance with provisions of this subchapter; and
(5) Include an explanation of the owner’s right to seek modification or withdrawal of the notice by petition to the Board of Public Works and Safety.
(B) The notice prescribed above shall be deemed to be properly served upon the owner or his or her agent at the address shown on the registration application.
(C) A re-inspection shall be conducted after the end of the above-referenced compliance time frame. If the Rental Housing Officer finds that compliance with all noted violations has not been accomplished, the Rental Housing Officer may commence proceedings to suspend and/or revoke the registration permit for the premises.
(D) The first re-inspection performed after the expiration of the compliance time frame shall be assessed a fee of $75 per rental unit to be inspected. All further re-inspections necessitated by the continued existence of violations shall be assessed a fee of $200 per rental unit to be inspected. No registration permits shall be issued until the fees are paid in full.
(Ord. 14-2011, passed 4-11-11)