pf_03708 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

o Landlords prematurely tuming heating systems off in the fall, or not lefr on in the spring. o Requiring smoke detectors and GFI receptacles in rental units to safeguard renters. o Could be others, have not had a chance to review in depth • Dennis - Would take a lot of staff time to compare and prepare, likely could not be complc�ed in less tl�an two months. It is also important to note that Shoreview does not adopt all of the IPMC enforcement procedures — it has its own compliance provisions at the end of the code. Code violations are misdemeanors. not strict liability misdemeanors. Shoreview's code does appear to allow interior inspections of all housing. I would propose removing this provision. But overall, Shoreview's Property Maintenance Code is a much more appropriate model for ? Roseville than the IPMC. • r� � � M�°'d,,a,� v�'" � • Shorcvicw's ordinance misses a vital component by only allowing for he writin of �" court citation. The IPMC ordinance also allows the City to ta e abatement action (afrer bringin'g the matter before City CouncIl for approval). Roseville has many elderly residents who are not defiant, but merely unable physically or financially to bring a property into compliance. Therefore, abatement is a necessary option. However, property owners should be aware of their rights, and often these provisions are difficult to find. It could be policy that staff would include the appeal provisions ^ whenever a violation case reaches an impasse. • Shoreview has the same authority/limitation as Roseville when requesting entry into a home. A court issued warrant is necessary if the resident denies entry. • Shoreview's code is better than what Roseville currendy has, however, it is not as well suited for Roseville's problems as the IPMC is: o Abatement is a necessary option in Roseville to assist residents. o Overcrowding in rental properties. o Properties not being maintained (interior and exterior). o Landlords not turning on furnaces. o Smoke detectors and GFI receptacles in rental units to protect renters. o The IPMC is a nationally recognized standard for health and safety. Motion #2 All provisions of the IPMC adopted as pan of the Roseville City Code shall be fully stated as part of the city code, not by reference to the IPMC.