(a) Purpose. The purpose of this article is to ensure the health and safety of residents by providing for registration and regular inspection of rental housing to endure compliance with the Building Codes and Fire Codes, and to ensure that the Monongalia County Assessor's Office and Sheriff's Tax Office have been notified of the location and all rental housing realty within the City, and that all such rental housing realty is classified as Class IV for tax purposes.
(b) Scope. This article applies to all rental dwelling units within the City. An owner-occupied single family dwelling is not governed by this article unless the dwelling or a portion of the dwelling is offered for rent to more than one tenant.
(Ord. 531. Passed 10-3-22.)