Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-22
Notice of violation; contents; service
Operative Text
(a) Whenever the city inspector determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor. Such notice shall be in writing stating the reasons for its issuance. It shall state a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires and shall be served upon the owner or his agent, or the occupant, as the case may require. (b) Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him personally, or if a copy thereof is sent by registered mail to his last known address, or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice, or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required by state law. (c) The notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-22 establishes the process by which the city inspector formally notifies responsible parties when a potential housing code violation is identified. The written notice must explain the grounds for issuance, specify a reasonable timeframe for corrective action, and be delivered to the owner, their agent, or the occupant as appropriate. The provision also outlines several legally acceptable methods of service, including personal delivery, registered mail, conspicuous posting, or any other method authorized by state law, and the notice may include an outline of steps that would bring the property into compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-22, property owners and their agents should maintain current, accurate contact information on file with the city so that any written violation notice can be properly received. A compliant operator typically reviews any notice promptly upon receipt, notes the stated remediation deadline, and takes the corrective steps outlined in the notice to achieve compliance with the chapter's requirements. Keeping records of all correspondence with the city inspector, including any remedial actions taken, is a practice commonly associated with orderly property management under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-22 makes clear that occupants, not just owners, may be served with a housing violation notice, and that such a notice must be in writing and specify a reasonable time for corrective action. If you receive such a notice or believe a violation exists at your dwelling, you may contact the city inspector's office to understand the status of any outstanding violations and what remedial steps have been identified. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mount Carmel's housing code can help you understand how § 12-22 notices relate to your rights as an occupant.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation