In addition to serving and posting the notice or order, the Director may mail or cause
to be delivered to all housing and/or commercial rental units in the building a notice
which informs each occupant of the notice of violation and the relevant requirements
and procedures.
I.
In calculating a time for compliance, the Director shall consider:
1.
The type and degree of violations found;
2.
Applicable time limits for correction of similar violations provided in the State
Landlord-Tenant Act, RCW Chapter 59.18;
3.
The responsible party's demonstrated intent to repair, demolish, or vacate and close
the building. Evidence of the responsible party's intent may include, but is not limited
to:
a.
A signed construction contract with a licensed contractor to perform the required
work by a specific date and for reasonable compensation,
b.
Proof of the availability of financial resources to perform the required work with
such funds placed in a segregated account to be used only for required repairs or
a binding commitment from an established lending institution providing sufficient
funds to complete the required repairs,
c.
The filing of a complete application for any permit required to perform the required
work and evidence of payment of any required fees;
4.
The procedural requirements for obtaining a permit to correct the violations;
5.
The complexity of the repairs, seasonal considerations, construction requirements
and the legal prerogatives of tenants; and
6.
Circumstances beyond the control of the responsible person.
(Ord. 125054, § 6, 2016; Ord. 122397, § 4, 2007; Ord. 120087 § 7, 2000; Ord. 115671, § 20, 1991; Ord. 113545 § 5(part), 1987.)