Columbus requires rental property owners to register their properties and maintain compliance with the Housing Code. The Department of Building and Zoning Services enforces rental property standards under Columbus City Code Title 45. Rental properties are subject to periodic inspection programs.
Columbus City Code Title 45 establishes housing standards that apply to all rental properties. Landlords must ensure their properties meet health, safety, and building code requirements. The city conducts complaint-based and proactive inspections of rental units. Rental property owners must provide contact information for the responsible party to Code Enforcement.
Failure to maintain rental properties to Housing Code standards may result in citations, fines, condemnation, and orders to vacate. Repeat offenders may face criminal prosecution.
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