Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.130
Section 107.1 Amended; Notice to Person Responsible
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Section 107.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: 107.1 Notice to person responsible. Whenever the code official determines that there has been a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that a violation has occurred, notice shall be given in the manner prescribed in Sections 107.2 and 107.3 to the person responsible for the violation as specified in this code. Notices for condemnation procedures under this code shall also comply with Section 108.3. (Ord. 19349 §13; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.130 amends Section 107.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code to establish when and how notice must be issued regarding property maintenance violations. Under this provision, once a code official determines that a violation has occurred—or has reasonable grounds to believe one has occurred—formal notice must be delivered to the person responsible, following the procedures set out in Sections 107.2 and 107.3. When condemnation procedures are involved, the notice must additionally satisfy the requirements of Section 108.3.
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Property owners and managers subject to Lincoln's property maintenance regulations should be aware that under § 21.05.130, a code official may issue formal notice upon finding a violation or even upon having reasonable grounds to suspect one. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in a condition that meets code standards so that if notice is received, they can respond promptly through the channels identified in Sections 107.2 and 107.3. When a notice involves condemnation, the additional procedural requirements of Section 108.3 also apply, and operators typically document their corrective actions carefully throughout the process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.130 provides tenants with an understanding of how the city's code enforcement process is triggered—a code official who finds or reasonably suspects a property maintenance violation must formally notify the responsible party using the procedures in Sections 107.2 and 107.3. Tenants who believe their housing has maintenance or habitability issues may consider reporting concerns to Lincoln's code enforcement office, which can initiate this notice process. Tenant-rights organizations in the Lincoln area can help residents understand what rights they may have if a property is subject to condemnation procedures under Section 108.3.
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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