CHAPTER 17-EIGHT

As soon as reasonably practicable after the tenants have vacated a dwelling unit, the commissioner of buildings shall cause an inspection of the dwelling unit and any other areas of the premises available for use by the tenants of that dwelling unit (hereinafter called "accessory property") to be made as described in Chapter 17-One of this Property Maintenance Code.

At the time notice of change of occupancy of any dwelling unit is given, the owner or operator of the dwelling shall complete an inspection form and schedule an appointment for a time during normal business hours in order for the owner or operator to admit the code official or a representative thereof.

The owner or operator of a premise with a rental unit is subject to have the interior of its structures and rental units inspected, at any time, in response to a complaint of an alleged violation of any of the provisions of this Chapter or the provisions of the application of city of Oakwood Codes. For purposes of this provision, a complaint shall be deemed “received” if it is:

1. a. Submitted in writing;
2. b. Includes a description of the real estate or dwelling sufficient for identification;
3. c. Includes the name of the landlord, managing agent, or operator and contact information sufficient to contact the owner, operator, or agent;
4. d. Includes a clear statement of the alleged violation or condition that leads to the belief that a violation exists.