Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING1 § 9-2-9
NONCOMPLIANCE
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A. Notice Of Violation: Whenever the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this Chapter, the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector will give notice of such alleged violation to the person responsible therefor, which shall: 1. Be in writing; 2. Contain a statement of the reason for which it is being issued; 3. Contain an outline of remedial action, which if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this Chapter; 4. Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act which it requires; B. Service Of Notice; Posting: Such notice shall be served upon the owner or owner's agent, or the occupant, as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon any such occupant if a copy thereof is: 1. Served upon the owner, owner's agent or occupant personally; or 2. Sent by regular first class mail, postage prepaid, to such owner, owner's agent, or occupant's last known address; or 3. Posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by notice. (1997 Code)
Under Colona CHAPTER 2 RENTAL HOUSING § 9-2-9, when the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector finds reasonable grounds to believe a violation of the Chapter has occurred, they are required to issue a written notice of violation to the responsible party. That notice must explain the reason for issuance, outline the corrective steps needed to achieve compliance, and allow a reasonable timeframe for those steps to be completed. The notice is considered properly served when delivered personally, sent by first-class mail to the last known address, or posted conspicuously on or about the affected dwelling.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Colona § 9-2-9 establishes the formal process by which property owners or their agents receive notice of alleged code violations from the Building or Fire Inspector. Compliant operators generally maintain current contact information on file so that mailed notices reach them promptly, and they review any written notice carefully to understand the stated reason and the outlined remedial actions. Keeping records of corrective steps taken within the timeframe specified in the notice is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Colona § 9-2-9, tenants living in an affected dwelling may receive a posted notice of violation directly on or about the property, which signals that the Building or Fire Inspector has identified a potential code issue. Tenants who observe conditions they believe violate the Chapter can bring those concerns to the attention of the Building Inspector or Fire Inspector, who are the bodies responsible for initiating the notice process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Colona's rental housing rules can help residents understand what a posted or served notice means for their situation.
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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