§ 50-256. Self-certification program.

(a)

Owners of rental housing properties that are in the self-certification program, or their designees, shall certify each and every rental housing unit on the property at least once every three years and upon each change of tenancy. Self-certification shall be accomplished in the manner set forth below:

(1)

Inspect each rental housing unit for compliance with the requirements of the self-certification form provided by the city;

(2)

Upon the knowledge of needed repairs, immediately make the repairs to the rental housing unit that are necessary to achieve compliance with the requirements set forth in the self-certification form;

(3)

Complete the self-certification form; and

(4)

Provide a copy of the completed self-certification form to the occupants of the corresponding rental housing unit and the rental housing inspection unit.

(b)

If any rental housing unit cannot be self-certified because necessary repairs cannot be made, the owner shall immediately notify the director.

(c)

The rental housing inspection unit will inspect a minimum of ten percent of all rental housing units in the self-certification program. These inspections can include the interior and exterior of the rental housing units and all associated necessary paperwork for the self-certification program.

(d)

The rental housing property's local contact representative shall retain all completed self-certification forms for at least six years and produce them to any inspector upon request.

(Ord. No. 2018-007, § 1, 11-8-2018)