Breese — Ch. 7 Art. IX Residential Rental Properties § 7-9-8
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(A) It shall be unlawful for any person or business entity to lease, let or rent to another for use or occupancy as a residence without a current and valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance demonstrating that the property meets the criteria designated in the Safety Inspection Report. A valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance shall be required for each new tenancy in a residential rental property subsequent to January 1, 2020. (B) It shall be unlawful for any person or business entity to purchase any part of, or obtain fee simple interest in, any residential rental property with an existing residential lease without a current and valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance. (C) After a Health Safety Inspection has been conducted on the residential rental property, it shall be unlawful for any person to occupy a residential rental property that does not have a current and valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance.
Under Breese Ch. 7 Art. IX § 7-9-8, it is unlawful to rent out a residential property, purchase a rental property with an existing lease, or occupy a rental unit after an inspection has been conducted, unless the property holds a current and valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance. This requirement has applied to each new tenancy beginning after January 1, 2020. The rule is designed to ensure that rental housing meets the safety criteria outlined in the City's Safety Inspection Report before occupancy or ownership transfer occurs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 7-9-8, compliant residential rental property operators in Breese maintain a current and valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance before entering into any new lease agreement or transferring ownership of a property that already has tenants. Operators generally schedule inspections in advance of new tenancies and ensure the certificate remains valid throughout the rental period. When purchasing a rental property with an existing lease, a compliant buyer confirms that a valid certificate is in place prior to closing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-9-8 of Breese's residential rental regulations establishes that a landlord must hold a current and valid City-issued Health Safety Inspection Certificate of Compliance before you lawfully occupy a rental unit following an inspection. If you discover that your unit lacks this certificate, you may have grounds to raise this as a concern with the City of Breese or reference it as a potential violation under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations can help you understand the general options available, such as contacting the appropriate municipal office or raising the absence of a certificate in relevant proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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