Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-11
BROKEN GLASS; BOARDING UP
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A. Broken Glass; Replacement: Every window, glazed exterior door, exterior transom or exterior sidelight, shall be provided with properly installed glass or other approved glazing material. In the event of breakage, the owner shall cause the immediate removal of broken glass from the premises and shall temporarily board up the affected openings with suitable material to provide protection from the elements and to prevent entry of insects, birds or animals and to provide security to occupants or contents of the building. B. Ventilation; Lighting: Adequate ventilation and artificial lighting shall be provided for all occupied dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, hotels or motels. C. Notice To Repair: Whenever any exterior openings are found boarded up, it shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to notify the owner or agent of this requirement by giving the owner or owner's agent a period of not more than ten (10) working days in which to properly replace the broken glass, or the dwelling unit, rooming unit, dwelling, hotel or motel shall be vacated. This notice shall be given in the manner required by Section 9-2-9 , and it shall be unlawful for any owner or agent to fail to comply with the order of the Building Inspector contained in such notice. D. Boarding Up: 1. Specifications: Since the presence of boarded up buildings, particularly those where the boarding is unpainted or applied in an insecure, careless or unpresentable fashion, invites vandalism and creates a blighting influence which adversely affects the general welfare of the people of this City, it is hereby required that all boarding up of exterior openings be accomplished in a neat, workmanlike manner, with not less than one-half inch ( 1 / 2 ") thick, weather resistant plywood cut to fit within openings, fastened in place as securely as possible and suitably coated with an appropriate neutral color blending with or harmonizing with the exterior colors of the building as inconspicuously as possible. 2. Notice Of Noncompliance: It shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to notify the owner or agent of any boarded up dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, hotel or motel not complying with the above requirements, of the necessity of compliance by giving the owner or agent a period of not more than ten (10) working days in which to replace the broken glass, or in which to repair, replace or paint the boarding. This notice shall be given in the manner required in Section 9-2-9 , and it shall be unlawful for any owner or agent to fail to comply with the order of the Building Inspector contained in such notice. (1997 Code)
Colona CHAPTER 2 § 9-2-11 establishes rules for how broken glass and boarded-up exterior openings must be handled in rental housing. When glass breaks, the owner must promptly remove the shards and temporarily board up the opening with weather-resistant plywood at least half an inch thick, painted to blend with the building's exterior. The Building Inspector is empowered to issue notices requiring full glass replacement within ten working days, and failure to comply can result in the dwelling being vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Colona § 9-2-11, compliant property operators act immediately after any glass breakage by clearing debris and installing properly fitted, weather-resistant plywood—at least ½" thick and coated in a neutral color that harmonizes with the building exterior. When the Building Inspector issues a notice of noncompliance under this section, operators generally ensure that broken glass is fully replaced, or that boarding is repaired, replaced, or repainted, within the ten working-day window specified. Keeping records of repair timelines and contractor communications can help demonstrate responsiveness to any Building Inspector orders issued under § 9-2-9.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Colona § 9-2-11 gives tenants the right to live in a dwelling where exterior openings are properly glazed or, if temporarily boarded, secured in a way that protects against the elements, insects, birds, animals, and unauthorized entry. If a window or exterior opening in your unit remains broken or improperly boarded, the Building Inspector has a duty under this section to notify the owner and require correction within ten working days—or the unit may be ordered vacated. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated may contact the Colona Building Inspector's office to report the condition, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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