Summit — Ch. 7-17 Rental Occupancy License Program § 7-17-6
Application For And Content Of Rental Occupancy License
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The rental occupancy license must be completed and signed by the tenant before the date of occupancy. The rental occupancy license will remain confidential. Rental occupancy license applications may be completed at the Department or completed in the presence of the landlord or the landlord's agent before the time of occupancy. A rental occupancy license completed in the presence of the landlord or the landlord's agent must contain the signature of the landlord or agent following a certification that the application form was completed in his presence and contains true and accurate information regarding the tenants who will be occupying the residential rental unit. All rental occupancy permits must be submitted to the building department no later than seven (7) days after completion. The rental occupancy permit shall state the names and the number of people who will occupy the residential rental unit. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly make any false statement in his/her application for a rental occupancy permit as to the names, relationships, or number of occupants of the dwelling unit. All persons who occupy the premises of a residential rental unit, including persons who are added to the household following the initial occupancy of the dwelling unit, with the exception of minor children born to the family, must be listed on the rental occupancy permit. (Ord. 20-O-03, 1-6-2020)
Summit's Ch. 7-17 Rental Occupancy License Program § 7-17-6 establishes a formal licensing process that must be completed before a tenant moves into a residential rental unit. The license must be signed by the tenant prior to occupancy, submitted to the building department within seven days of completion, and must accurately list the names and number of all occupants. The document is kept confidential, but knowingly providing false information — including misrepresenting names, relationships, or the number of occupants — is unlawful. Any new household members added after initial occupancy, except for minor children born into the family, must also be added to the permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-17-6 of Summit's Rental Occupancy License Program, compliant operators ensure that a rental occupancy license is signed by the tenant before the move-in date and submitted to the building department within seven days of completion. When the application is completed in the landlord's or agent's presence, the landlord or agent must sign a certification confirming the form was completed in their presence and contains true and accurate information. Operators also track household composition over time, ensuring that any new adult occupants added after initial move-in are reflected on an updated rental occupancy permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Summit Ch. 7-17 § 7-17-6, tenants have the right to have their rental occupancy license kept confidential by the city. The provision gives tenants the option to complete the application either at the Department directly or in the presence of the landlord or the landlord's agent before occupancy begins. Tenants who believe a landlord has submitted inaccurate information on their behalf, or who have questions about their listing on a rental occupancy permit, may wish to contact Summit's building department or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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