Chapter 20.05 HOUSING MAINTENANCE CODE
Section 20.05.210 Emergency inspections.
1. The manager or inspector has the right at any time to enter
any dwelling and will be given
prompt access to the dwelling upon request to the landlord or person having charge or control of
the dwelling for the purpose of making inspections or otherwise discharging their official duties.
Whenever, in the judgment of the manager or inspector, the dwelling unit is found to be in such
defective condition that it presents a danger to the health, safety or welfare of the general public,
the manager or inspector will take appropriate action to cause the removal of such defects and the
dwelling unit to be made safe.
2. The right of entry is subject to the following conditions and limitations:
a. In response to an emergency situation
of an imminently hazardous life and/or property-threatening nature, the manager or inspector may enter
the dwelling immediately upon presenting
official identification to the landlord or tenant;
b. In response to all other complaints or conditions,
the manager or inspector must request permission
of the landlord or tenant to enter the dwelling or dwelling unit. The request may be made at the time
of the
requested inspection or at a time prior to the inspection, at the mutual and reasonable convenience
of both
parties;
c. In response to a refusal of the landlord or tenant
to give access to the manager or inspector, a search
warrant must be obtained by the manager or inspector to authorize entry and inspection. (Ord. 2001-0563)