Sec. 6-202. Enforcement.
(a) Authority to Enforce. If the owner (1) refuses to agree
to take effective measures to address the disorderly house, (2)
takes ineffective measures to address the disorderly house as
determined by the city, (3) fails to implement the agreement
reached with the city to address the disorderly house or (4) if,
in the discretion of the city, the disorderly house requires
immediate posting, the city may condemn and post the building
against occupancy, and/or may file a legal action against the
owner seeking any and all damages and remedies to which it is
entitled pursuant to state and local laws.
(b) Notice of Suit. If the City pursues legal action against
an owner or landlord for a disorderly house violation, notice
shall be provided to the tenants by the City. Notice shall be
made within a reasonable time following the service of the
complaint upon the property owner. If a tenant list has been
previously provided by a landlord, notice shall be made by
regular mail to all known tenants in the building. If no tenant
list has been provided, notice shall be made by regular mail to
all occupants in each unit of the building.
(c) Condemnation. In the event that condemnation is required
to address one or more disorderly house violation(s), the City
shall provide notice to tenants of the building. Notice shall be
made within a reasonable time following the City’s election to
condemn the building. Notice shall be made by: (1) regular mail
to all known tenants or to all occupants in each unit in the
building; and (2) by posting a copy of said notice at the
premises.
(Ord. No. 165-10/11 – 4/4/11; Ord. No. 271-17/18, 7-16-2018)