§ 18-725. Offenses; defense.

(a)

A landlord commits an offense if the landlord:

(1)

Operates a multi-family dwelling complex without a valid certificate of occupancy;

(2)

Operates a multi-family dwelling complex which is not currently registered with the building official;

(3)

Uses or permits to be used a trade name without having such name on file with the building official;

(4)

Fails to pay the fees as required by this division;

(5)

Maintains a property in violation of the city's property maintenance code;

(6)

Fails to make landlord/tenant self inspections as outlined in section 18-711;

(7)

Fails to maintain the landlord/tenant self inspections and make the same available as provided in section 18-711;

(8)

Fails to post certificates and/or signs as required in section 18-726; and

(9)

Fails to comply with any provision of this division.

(b)

It is a defense to the offenses listed in subsection (a) of this section, if a landlord, who is not the owner of the complex, provides the property owner's name, street address, and telephone number to the building official, who issues the citation, or the chief building official.

(Ord. No. 10,800, § 2, 1-10-08)