1E, Draft Rental Registration Ordinance

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E. Number of bedrooms, bedroom size in square feet, and bathrooms in each dwelling unit F. The number of people living in the rental unit. If the rental unit is occupied by the owner and rooms are rented to people not exempted under 335.03 Subd 1.C, the number of people renting and rooms being rented shall be provided. Subd 3. Registration of Existing Rental Units. An owner of an existing rental unit must apply for a rental unit certificate pursuant to this Chapter no later than 120 days following the effective date of this Chapter. Subd 4. Duration of Rental Unit Certificate. All rental unit certificates shall expire on midnight of June 30 of each year unless otherwise suspended or revoked prior thereto. Subd 5. Fees. Registration fees and penalty fees shall be prescribed by ordinance by the City Council. The required fees shall be submitted along with the application for a new or renewal rental unit certificate. Subd 6. Renewal of Registration. An Owner or its Agent may continue to rent a dwelling unit after the expiration date of the rental registration provided that the Owner or its Agent has filed with the City Administrator, on or before the expiration date, the appropriate renewal registration application and fee. Subd 7. Changes in Ownership and Amended Unit Certificate. A rental unit certificate shall not be transferable to another person, to another rental unit, or to a new property owner. Any changes occurring in the ownership of a rental unit shall require a new rental unit certificate. The new owner must obtain a new rental unit certificate within thirty (30) days of acquiring the property. The fee paid for the new rental unit certificate shall be the fee required for an initial rental unit certificate. If any changes occur in any information required on the registration application, the owner must submit an amended registration application to the City within thirty (30) days of the chang~. 335.04 Conditions of Use. The registration approval shall be contingent upon the following: Subd 1. Conformance to Laws. Owners of registered dwelling units shall comply with applicable City Codes, including but not limited to Chapter 14, Property Maintenance. Subd 2. Real Estate Taxes and Utility Bills. The real estate taxes and municipal utility bills for the property shall be in good standing prior to issuing a rental registration certificate. Real estate taxes will not be considered to be due and payable for the purposes of this Chapter while a proper and timely appeal of such taxes is pending and is diligently pursued to completion by the registrant. Subd 3. Inspections. The Building Official, Building Inspector, Fire Department personnel, law enforcement officers and their respective representatives are authorized 3