What responsibility do I have as a resident?

Property Owner

As a property owner, you have certain responsibilities to meet. Protect your investment and the health of the occupants by maintaining your property in good repair by:

  • Maintain exterior structure free of broken glass, loose shingles, peeling paint, and crumbling stone or brick.
  • Maintain doors and windows, including storm doors and screens.

Tenant

As a tenant, you also have responsibility. Maintain your dwelling in a neat and sanitary manner and contact the owner when repairs are needed by:

  • Properly dispose of garbage and rubbish in containers with lids.
  • Maintain yard in a neat and sanitary manner, free of litter, junk cars, and animal wastes.
  • Notify the owner when repairs are needed and allow reasonable time to complete repairs before contacting officials.

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1. What does code enforcement actually enforce?
2. What responsibility do I have as a resident?
3. I just received a violation notice. What should I do?
4. I have received a notification from the City pertaining to a "Chronic Nuisance". What does that mean?