Garfield requires landlords to register rental units with a Dwelling Certificate and obtain Certificates of Continued Occupancy upon any change of tenant, ownership, or use.
Under Chapter 128 (Dwelling Certificates) and Chapter 105 (Certificates of Continued Occupancy), the City requires a certificate filed with the Zoning Officer certifying the number of occupants and location of each dwelling unit. Inspections are mandatory upon any change of occupancy by ownership transfer, new lease, or rental. No person may occupy a residential building after vacancy, sale, or change of use until a Certificate of Continued Occupancy is issued. Chapter 181 housing standards and Chapter 242 lead-paint requirements also apply to rentals.
Renting without a current Dwelling Certificate or CCO can trigger fines, stop-work or stop-occupancy orders, and inspection fees recovered from the property owner.
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