§ 27-26. Inspections.

(1)

For the purpose of determining compliance with the provisions of this article, the manager or an authorized representative is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine the condition, use, and occupancy of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units, and the premises upon which the same are located. For the purpose of making such inspections the manager or an authorized representative is hereby authorized to request entry to examine, inspect and survey all dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises upon which the same are located, at all reasonable times.

(2)

If the owner, occupant or operator in charge of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises upon which the same are located subject to the provisions of this article and the rules and regulations adopted and promulgated in connection herewith, refuses or restricts entry and free access to every part of the structure or premises wherein inspection is sought, the manager or an authorized representative may seek from the county court a warrant for inspection and order that such owner, occupant or operator be required to permit an inspection at a reasonable time without interference, restriction or obstruction. The county court shall have jurisdiction and authority to issue warrants for inspection and order the owner, occupant or operator to allow entry and free access into all buildings, dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and the premises upon which the same are located. The court shall have full power, jurisdiction and authority to enforce all orders issued under the provisions of this article.

(3)

It is unlawful for any person to violate the provisions of any warrant for inspection and order issued under the provisions of this article.

(4)

It is unlawful for any person, owner, operator or occupant to refuse to allow or permit the manager or an authorized representative free access to any building, dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit and premises upon which the same are located when the manager or an authorized representative is acting in compliance with a warrant for inspection and order issued by the county court and where the manager or an authorized representative is conducting an inspection, examination and survey in accordance with the provisions of this article or any rule and regulation adopted and promulgated in accordance with the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 997-95, § 1, 12-4-95; Ord. No. 500, § 12, 9-17-07)