Lakewood requires all rental properties to be registered and inspected every 3 years under Codified Ordinance Chapter 1323. Registration fees apply per unit, and rental licenses can be revoked for code violations.
Lakewood Codified Ordinance 1323 mandates that all residential rental properties (single-family through multi-family) register with the Division of Housing and Building and undergo a Certificate of Occupancy inspection every 3 years. Registration must include owner contact information and a local agent if owner is out of state. Inspections check smoke detectors, egress, plumbing, heating, electrical, and exterior condition. Certificate of Occupancy must be current before a unit can be occupied.
Operating a rental without registration: fines up to 500 dollars per unit. Failure to correct cited violations within ordered timeframe: additional penalties, possible license revocation, and orders to vacate.
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