Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-3
APPLICABILITY TO ALL DWELLINGS
Operative Text
Every position of a building or premises, used, designed, or intended to be used for any dwelling purpose, except temporary housing, shall comply with the provisions of sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16 of this chapter, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired; and irrespective of any permit or license which shall have been issued for that construction or repair of the building, or for the installation or repair of equipment or of the facilities prior to the effective date of sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16 of this chapter. Sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16 of this chapter establish minimum standards otherwise established for the use of building facilities or equipment except as provided in section 4-4-4 of this chapter. (Ord. 84-103)
Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-3 establishes that the housing standards set out in sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16 apply to every part of any building or property used—or intended to be used—as a dwelling, with the sole exception of temporary housing. These standards apply regardless of when the structure was built, altered, or repaired, and regardless of any permits or licenses that may have been issued before the code took effect. The provisions represent the minimum acceptable standards for dwelling facilities and equipment, with limited exceptions noted in section 4-4-4.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-3, operators of residential properties are generally expected to ensure that every portion of their buildings used for dwelling purposes meets the minimum standards found in sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16, no matter how old the structure is or what permits were previously issued. A compliant operator does not rely on the age of a building or a prior permit as a basis for exemption from current housing code requirements. Reviewing section 4-4-4 is also part of standard due diligence, as it outlines the limited exceptions to these minimum standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Carbondale Title 4 Ch. 4 Housing Code § 4-4-3 means that tenants living in any dwelling—regardless of the building's age or its construction history—are entitled to conditions that meet the minimum standards set by sections 4-4-1 through 4-4-16. If a landlord claims that an older building or a previously issued permit exempts them from current code requirements, that argument is generally not supported by this provision. Tenants who believe their dwelling falls short of these standards may consider contacting the local code enforcement office, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or raising the violation through available local complaint processes.
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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