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Rental Inspections Procedures Policy <br /> DRAFT- 8 Novemb ,2024Formatted:Strikethrough <br /> January 28,2025 <br /> ~ [Formatted:Strikethrough <br /> A. Licensing and Inspections Rationale <br /> 1. For the tenants. Ramsey residents living in rental housing do not have the legal ability to make <br /> improvements to the property and structure in which they live. <br /> fnanaget:s o of fear-of r-etaliation of being billed for-Fepaii:s. They may also be ttna�A,afe of when <br /> 2. For the property owners. Investment property owners generally want to provide good quality <br /> housing for tenants. In the event a tenant is causing damage to property, the rental licensing <br /> inspection program will offer an outside verification and documentation of property conditions to <br /> aid in ensuring lease requirements are being met. The regular inspection cycle will also help <br /> identify minor issues before they escalate into major repairs,potentially saving property owners <br /> money in the long run.Many insurance companies offer discounts to investment property owners <br /> when their properties are regularly inspected. <br /> 3. For the neighbors. . <br /> . A <br /> rental licensing inspection program gives neighbors assurances that rental properties will meet <br /> minimum standards and have reasonable comply-by dates should a correction be needed. <br /> For the whole community. Blighted and substandard properties detract from the overall value of a <br /> community and therefore the reputation the community has in the region. A rental licensing <br /> inspection program will help keep Ramsey looking good and being a place people want to live and <br /> do business. <br /> [Formatted:Font:(Default)Times New Roman <br /> B. Responsibilities Formatted:Left,Indent:Left: 0.5",Space After: 8 pt, <br /> 1. Tenants should report all maintenance issues with the property manager immediately. Don't add space between paragraphs of the same style, <br /> 2.Property managers should be attentive to the needs of the tenants. Line spacing: Multiple 1.08 li, No bullets or numbering <br /> �C. Definitions <br /> 1. Definitions for terms listed within this policy shall be found in City Code Section 26-615 <br /> (Definitions,Residential Rental Dwelling Units). <br /> 2. For purposes of this policy,the term"property manager"shall be used as defined and to include <br /> the owner(s), maintenance person, caretaker, or any individual who accompanies the rental <br /> inspector on a rental inspection. <br /> GD. License Application <br /> Formatted:Strikethrough <br /> Rental Inspections Procedures Policy <br /> DRAFT- January 2025 <br /> Page 1 <br />