Property Maintenance

What if I already have a tenant living in my rental property, but am not registered or do not have a Certificate of Compliance?

You need to take the following actions right away:  Register your property, Schedule your interior/exterior inspections  

 What must I do as a landlord?

    Visit this Landlord Certificate of Compliance Page to learn about the steps to achieving compliance. 

 What happens if I don’t obtain or maintain a valid Certificate of Compliance?

You will receive a blight ticket

 How frequently do I have to have the property inspected?

Every two years once a certificate of compliance is obtained.  

 Who is the responsible party for violations issued?

Violations are issued to the owner.      

 

 What determines a property dangerous?

If doors and windows are open to the elements and yard is not maintained.

 How do you remove a property from Demolition List?

The owner can apply/complete a deferral application.  Once deferral is approved the owner can pull permits (electrical, mechanical, plumbing) to restore the property to active use.