§ 8-33. Risk rating assessment.

(a)

Each multi-family dwelling community is subject to a risk rating assessment. A notice that each multi-family dwelling community is subject to such assessment will be filed with the Dallas County real estate records.

(b)

The code enforcement director is authorized to assess each multi-family dwelling community for a risk rating once per calendar year, with follow-up or compliance assessments as necessary.

(c)

Notice of the risk rating report of a multi-family dwelling community will be made by personal delivery, by certified mail with return receipt requested, or by delivery by the United States Postal Service using signature confirmation service, to the owner, manager, or lienholder of the affected multi-family dwelling community, as shown on the current multi-family dwelling community license application filed with the city, within thirty (30) business days of the report.

(d)

An owner, manager, or lienholder may request another inspection once per calendar year within thirty (30) calendar days of the date of a risk rating report in an attempt to modify the rating of a multi-family dwelling community.

(e)

The results of a risk rating become final thirty (30) calendar days from the date the report is mailed in accordance with subsection (c) above, unless modified pursuant to said subsection.

(Ord. No. 2008-9000, § 2, 10-2-08)