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Rental Registration

Questions about rental property registration and inspection.

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1 What are the definitions of a rental unit, landlord, tenant and a local agent?
2 What information will be required by the landlord when registering the rental properties?
3 When is registration and is there a fee?
4 What are the fees per rental unit if the open registration period is missed?
5 Are there any penalties for not registering a rental property?
6 What if I purchase the property in the middle of the year and want to turn it into a rental?
7 What if one of the units of a building is owner occupied? Does that unit also get inspected?
8 What can I expect from a rental inspection?
9 Will rental properties be inspected yearly?
10 Will I be notified prior to the inspection?
11 How will it be determined which rental properties get inspected first?
12 What if I refuse to let City Officials inspect my rental property?
13 What happens if my rental property is in violation of one or more items on the rental inspection sheet (i.e. problems were found)?
14 If there is a violation can I do the repair work myself or do I need to hire a licensed professional?
15 What is a Special Exception?
16 What is a Permanent Transferable Special Exception?
17 I heard I may be eligible for free smoke detectors. How can I apply?