Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 3-11-1
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This chapter is adopted to prevent the deterioration of property and to require the owner of rental real estate to correct any Building Code violations on the property which, if not repaired or abated, could result in the property deteriorating to the point where the property becomes a public nuisance. Attached to the ordinance codified herein and incorporated by reference as if set out in full herein are examples of safety conditions which, if not corrected or repaired can develop into public nuisances. Exhibit A is on file in the City and is an example of conditions which, if not repaired or abated can result in property deteriorating to the point where the property becomes a public nuisance, but exhibit A is intended to be an example, but not an exhaustive list, of possible conditions leading to public nuisances. (Ord. 1643, 10-10-2016)
Spring Valley Chapter 11, § 3-11-1 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's residential rental property ordinance: to prevent rental properties from falling into disrepair and becoming public nuisances. The chapter requires rental property owners to address Building Code violations before conditions worsen to that threshold. An illustrative (but non-exhaustive) list of problematic conditions, known as Exhibit A, is on file with the City and is incorporated into the ordinance by reference.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Spring Valley § 3-11-1, compliant rental property operators generally stay proactive about identifying and correcting Building Code violations before conditions escalate to public-nuisance status. Operators familiar with this chapter typically review the City's Exhibit A — the illustrative list of deteriorating conditions on file with Spring Valley — as a baseline reference, while recognizing it does not cover every possible violation. Maintaining documented inspection and repair records is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with the chapter's stated purpose.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Spring Valley § 3-11-1 signals that the city has a formal interest in ensuring rental properties do not deteriorate into public nuisances, which can be relevant context when a tenant observes Building Code violations going unaddressed. Tenants who believe conditions at their rental property match the kinds of deterioration described in the chapter's purpose may explore filing a complaint with Spring Valley's code enforcement or municipal authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand how this chapter's purpose interacts with other local protections and what general options exist for raising unresolved violations.
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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