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'o poge 2 <br /> � FROM � <br /> II <br /> � <br /> II <br /> DAT[ <br /> ISU�JEGT CR\' Of LOEF[TL CVCFETT. R��HIhGTON � <br /> I <br /> I 2. If such interpretation of the ordinance is desired, then Ordinance No. 315-74 <br /> ! should stete euch exemption. <br /> I POLICY JSSUES: <br /> The qucstion of whether or nct tne advnnced 98 hour notice requirement should <br /> be dispenaed with in those situations in lvhich there is n request for nn <br /> �' inspection rniees the tollowing policy issues: ' <br /> �i <br /> 1. IVho can request the inspection? The nvnilable ulternntives ure <br /> as follows: <br /> � <br /> a. Only the owner; <br /> � b. Anyone in ownership or possession of the pmperty; or <br /> c. Anyone <br /> 2. SVhat degree does the Ciry deaire to involve itaelf into speciP=;; <br /> I� landlord-tenant reletlonehips? If a tenant can request such inF,pections <br /> without edvance notice to the proQerty owr�er, the resulte of auch inspection <br /> � mey have en affect on the lendlord-tenent relationship. It should be <br /> Inoted that R.�.W. 59.18.060(1) requires the landlord to meint.ain <br /> '� the premiaea to subetantially comply with any applicable code. In , <br /> nnalyzing this situetion the following twc opposite positions could be <br /> I maintnined: <br /> , o. The tenant could take the position thnt if such 48 hour udvance <br /> I nottce is requlred, the landlord mny temporarily rectity the <br /> situntion until atter the inspectSon or refuae entry at all ar,l <br /> require the City to go to Court to obtein entry. <br /> b. On the other hand, the lnndlord could argue that a diagruntled <br /> �I tenant is requesting such inspections without not3ce juat ta harass <br /> him. <br /> � This portion of the diseuseion, thus, boils down to the policy queation of <br /> � whether or not the City inspectors should immediately respond to requested <br /> inspections or give a 48 hour advenced notice to thc pmperty owner. <br /> % <br /> CONCLUSION: <br /> From a legel point of view, I do not heve n recommendetion of which oNcrnntive <br /> to puraue. I believe that the answer to the ubove concerns must be besed on <br /> I the level ot enforcement desired and the cost nnd mnnpower tor such enforcement. <br /> II em willing to discuas thie matt,.r further with you at your convenience. <br />