1. General. It shall be a violation of this code for any person to let to another for rent and/or occupancy, except in compliance with the provisions of the City's Rental Housing Guide, any dwelling, dwelling unit, duplex, multi-family dwelling, sleeping room, single-family dwelling, or condominium unless the owner or agent holds a valid Certificate of Structural Compliance/Rental License, issued by the City, applicable to those portions of the specific structure used for residential rental purposes or affecting any areas used for residential rental purposes.
(Ord. 533-23 - Jan. 24 Supp.)
2. Certificate of Structural Compliance/Rental License (referred to as Certificate). The Certificate, when issued, shall certify that the requirements of this code are met. The Certificate shall be transferable at the time of a change in ownership and shall be maintained as a public record of the City. The owner or agent shall notify the City of any change of interest or ownership in the property within 30 days of any conveyance or transfer of interest affecting the property, and provide the name and address of all persons who have acquired an interest therein. The Certificate shall state the date of issuance and the address of the structure to which it is applicable. All dwelling units and sleeping rooms being let for rent and/or occupancy without a valid Certificate may be ordered vacated.
3. Issuance of Certificate. When the provisions of this code have been complied with by the owner or operator, along with payment of the required fees (fees shall be set by resolution of the City Council), the City shall issue a Certificate. The Certificate will remain valid until the property’s next required inspection.
4. Revocation of Certificate. When there exists a material and substantial noncompliance with this code which directly affects the health, life, safety, or property of the occupants or the public, the City may revoke the Certificate in whole, or modify the Certificate to reflect the compliance of each separate dwelling unit or sleeping room within a structure. The owner or agent of the affected property shall be notified in writing by certified mail of the license revocation.