Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY § 3-11-8
VIOLATIONS
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The following shall constitute violations of this chapter: (A) Failure of the owner or owners of the rental residential property to license such property with the Code official; (B) Failure of the occupants of the rental residential property to vacate such property within sixty (60) days after receiving notice from the Code official that such property is not properly licensed or that the license or temporary certificate has been revoked; (C) Failure of the owner of the rental residential property to vacate all tenants from said property within sixty (60) days after the license or temporary certificate has been revoked; (D) Failure of the owners of the rental residential property to maintain the structure and premises in compliance with applicable building, property maintenance and zoning ordinances; (E) Any person other than an inspector from the department who removes or defaces any notices which have been posted pursuant to this chapter without the approval of the Code official shall be liable for the penalties provided for by this chapter; (F) Failure of the owner of the rental residential property to comply with any other applicable provision of this chapter or other City ordinances. (Ord. 1643, 10-10-2016)
Spring Valley CHAPTER 11 § 3-11-8 defines six categories of violations related to residential rental property licensing and maintenance. These include an owner's failure to obtain or maintain a proper license, failure by either owners or occupants to vacate a property after a license is revoked, failure to keep the property up to applicable building and zoning standards, unauthorized removal or defacement of posted notices, and any other non-compliance with the chapter or applicable city ordinances. Each category can trigger the penalties established elsewhere in the chapter.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 3-11-8, compliant rental property owners in Spring Valley generally keep their properties licensed with the Code official at all times, maintain structures and premises in accordance with building, property maintenance, and zoning ordinances, and respond promptly to any revocation notices. Owners also take care not to remove or deface any notices posted by the department without Code official approval, and they ensure tenants are properly notified and vacated within the required 60-day window if a license or temporary certificate is revoked. Familiarity with all provisions of CHAPTER 11 helps operators avoid the range of violations enumerated in § 3-11-8(A)–(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 3-11-8 of Spring Valley's CHAPTER 11 establishes that occupants who receive official notice of an unlicensed or revoked property have 60 days to vacate, but it also places the primary licensing and maintenance obligations squarely on the property owner. Tenants who believe their landlord is operating without a proper license or is failing to maintain the property in compliance with applicable ordinances may consider contacting the Spring Valley Code official's office to inquire about the property's licensing status. Tenant-rights organizations can help renters understand what options may be available when a property is found to be in violation under § 3-11-8.
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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