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95-698ORI�INAL RESOLUTION SAINT PAUL, M Presented By Referred To 1 2 3 4 i4 /..� Committee: Date WFIEREAS, Chapter 264, Article 3, Section 38, Laws of Minnesota 1995, entitled "Rental Taac Equity; Saint Paul Pilot Project" amended Chapter 587, Article 5, Section 27, Laws of Minnesota 1994, entitled 'Rental TaY Equity; Saint Paul Pilot Project" which had been previously adopted by the Council of the City of Saint Paui in its Resolution of Approval, Council File No: 94-891, in compliance with Minn. Stat § 645A21, subd. 3; THEREFORE BE TT � I 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 RESOLVED, by the Council of the City Qf Saint Paui, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 264, Article 3, Secdon 38, subdivision 10, that Chapter 264, Article 3, Section 38, Laws of Minnesota 1995, entitled "Rental Taaz Equity; Saint Paul Pilot Project" is in all things adopted herein by reference and approved; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk, as the chief clerical officer of the City of Saint Paul, shall forthwith file with the Secretary of State, in a form prescribed by the Attomey General, a certificate stating the essential facts necessary to the adoption and approval of said law in compliance with Minn. Stat. § 645.021, subd. 3. Requested by Department of: Adoption Certified by Council Secretary Council File # gs 6y� Green Sheet # 29190 � B Form Approved by City Attorney By: �����-- by Mayor for Submission to � Adopted by Council: Date �� ��S �`s G��Y DEPARTMENT/OFFICE/COUNCIL DATE INII7ATED I V� 2 919 0 Councilmember Janice Rettman 6-20-95 �REEN SHEE INITIAUDATE INRIAVDATE CANTACTPEqSON&PHONE 266-8650 ODEPARTMENTDIRECTOR �CITYCOUNCI� Councilmember Janice Rettman ASSICaN �CRVATTORNEY �pTYCLEflK NUYBERFOP MUST BE ON CpUNCIL AGENDA BY (DATE) ROUTING � BUDGET DIRECTOF a FIN. & MGT. SERVICES Dlfl. 6-28-95 OFDEH � MAYOR (OR ASSISTANn O TOTAL # OF SIGNATURE PAGES (CLIP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE) ACiION REQUESTED: t�ntal Tax Equity Program was continued by the Minnesota State Legislature for 1995. Th�s resolution continues the p - RELOMMENDATIONS: Approve (A� or Rejec[ (R� PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTS MUST ANSWER THE FOLLOWfNG QUESTIONS: __ PLANNING CAMMISSION _ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION �� Has this person/firm ever worketl under a CoMrect for this department? _ CIB COMMITfEE _ YES NO _ STAfF 2. Has this personttirm ever been a city employee� — YES NO _ DiSTRiCiCOUR7 _ 3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any current cM1y employee? SUPPOFTS WHIGH COUNCILOBJECTIVE+ VES NO Explain all yes answers on separate sheet antl attach to green sheet INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPP�RTUNITV (Who. What, When. Where, WHy): - SEE ATTACHMENTS - ADVANTAGES IF APPROVED: � ���g� ���� DISADVANTAGES IF APPROVE� DISADVANTAGES IF NOTAPPROVE�� TOTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSAC710N $ COST/REYENUE BUDGETED {CIRCLE ONE) YES NO FUNDItdG SOURCE AC7IVITY NUMeER FINANCIAL INFORMATION. (EXPLAIN) r_ CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 1"���� HOUSING INFORMATION OFfICE C6ristineLukesh, Director 21 West Fourth Street Telephone: 6I2-266-6000 SaintPaul,MN55102 Facsimile:612-298-5054 July 7, 1995 RENTAL TAX EQUITY; SAINT PAUL PILOT PROIECT The City of Saint Paul is pleased to offer the Rental T� Equity; Saint Paul Pilot Project for a second year. This program is for single-family and duplex non-homestead rental properties in the City of Saim Paul. The program provides a property tax credit equal to the difference between the homestead and non-homestead rate for the 1995 t� year (taxes payable in 1996). This is still a pilot program, and there is no guarantee that funds will be available in future yeazs. The purpose of the program is to offer an incentive to landlords to improve their tenant-occupied property by taking care of needed repairs. The 1995 legislation allows the City of Saint Paul to provide tax credits totaling approximately $450,000. When the dollars are depleted, the program will end. To participate in this program, property owners must apply to the City, hire a certified evaluator to inspect their rental property and identify needed repairs, do the repairs, and then have the property reinspected. When this process is wmpleted and the report is filed with the Saint Paut Housing Information Office, the properFy will be certified (as long as funding is available) to receive the ta�c credit for 1995 (for tases payable in 1996). This credit will appear on your 1996 Property Tax Statement. Singl�family and duplea non-homesteaded structures in the City of Saint Paul are eligible for the program. Properties must have been non-homesteaded on or before January 3. 1995. It dces nat include property held by non-profits, condos, townhouses, commercial property, or property that requires a certificate of occupancy. State of Minnesota 1995 Session Law, Chapter 264 requires that a Rental Ta3c Equity Evaluator must have deternuned that the property needs repairs and the owner must make the repairs and haue the property reinspected in order to qualify far the tas credi� PLEASE NOTE: A PROPERTY M[IST BE IN NEED OF REPAII2S TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR'i'HE PROGRAM. In doing the inspection, the evaluators will make a distinction beiween repairs, improvements, and maintenance items. This is a change in the program this yeaz as required by the 19951egislafion. It also requires that priority be given to property owners who are residents of the City of Saint Paul. Each property owner may enroll a maximum of two (2) properties in the program. "Property owneP' is defined as the taac payer for a rental property. Partnerships and corporations aze atso limited to enrolling only two properties. Please note: it is a misdemeanor to apply for and receive a taac credit on more than two properties. � � 2 HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE RENTAL TAX EQUITY PROGRAM A. APPLICATION Property owners must apply in person at the Saint Paul Aousing Informarion Office. The oflice is located in downtown Saint Paui at 21 West Fourth Street. This is across the street from City Hall, betwcen Wabash aud St. Peter Streets. The ofiice is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Properry owners must pay a non-refundable application fee of $55.00 per property (maximum of two properties). Personal checks and money orders will be accepted (no cash). Property owners must show a valid driver's license (or other suitable identification) to verify that they aze a Saint Paul resident in order to be given priority in the program. At the tune of application, property owners will receive the foIlowing: • Program Survey form (one for each enrolled property) • List of Cerlafied Rental Taac Equity Evaluators • Tenant Notification forms MONDAY. JULY 17.1995 Property owners who are residents of the City of Saint Paul can start applying to the program. MONDAY. AUGUST 14,1995 Properiy owners who aze non-residents of the City of Saint Paul can start applying to the program. FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 1.1995 APPLICATION DEADLINE date for all property owners. NOVEMBER 1.1995 PROGRAM DEADLINE date — ati repairs must be made, reinspections done, and paperwark submitted to the Housing Information Office by this date. � After applying, the next step is for the property owner to contact a Rental Tax Equity Evaluator from the list of certified evaluators (list will be provided at the time of application) and schedule a time for the inspection. Rental Taz Equity Evaluators are independent contractors. The fee for the inspection is determined by the property owner and the evaluator. The cost last year was generally between $100-$200. Prior to the inspection, the property owner is requued by Mmnesota law to notify the tenanf in writing of the date and time of the inspection. Tenants may be present if they so desire. The tenant notification form provided by the Housing Information Offce may be used to norify tenants, qs��� or landlords may write their own letter. The letter must also state that the tenanY s rent credit for 1997 may be reduced. This notice shpuld be a minimum of 24 hours; however, a longer notice is encouraged. At the inspection, the evaluator will cite needed repairs based on Inspection Guidelines adopted by the Saint Paul City Council. (For your information, the Inspection Guidelines are enciosed J The Rental Tax Equity Program is not a code enforcement program and participation in the program is voluntary. A properiy ovmer may choose to drop out of the program at any time and not make the needed repairs. Fecs are not refundable. Please note: enforcement work orders will be issued for any life or safetX hazards. If the evaluator detemunes that no repairs are needed, the property is not eligible for the tax credit. PROPER'TIES MtTST BE IN NEED OF REPAIliS TO Qi3ALIFY FOR THE PItOGRAM. After the initial inspection, the property owner makes the necessary repairs and contacts the same evaluator for a reinspection of the properry. A notificarion letter should again be sent to the tenants infomvng them of the date and time of the reinspection. At the reinspection (usuaily the second inspection, if all repairs are made properly), the properiy owner must give the completed Program Sutvey to the evaluator to he submitted to the Housing Information Office with the completed Evaluation Report. C. CERTIF'ICATION OF THE PROPERTY �thin three (3) business days after the reinspeetion, the evaluator is required to submit the final Evaluation Report with the Program Survey to the Fiousing Information Office. Reports will be time/dated as they are received, and properties will be certified to receive the ta�c credit by the order in which the completed Evaluation Reports (including the Program Survey) are received. Again, when the money is depleted, the program will end. If the funds are depleted, property owners who have applied to the program will be notified. PLEASE NOTE: THERE ARE NO GUARANTEES HOW LONG FUNDS WILL BE AV.AII.ABLE. Last year 434 properties received the rental ta�c credit, and the average amount of credit per property was $1,160. This year it is estimated that at least 400 properties can be cerfafied to receive the credit. The Rental Tax Equity Program is adnunistered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Property owners who are residents of Saint Paul will be given priority over non-residents in the application process. Therefore, they will have the opportunity to make repairs and have the final Evaluation Report submitted to the Housing Information OtTice sooner. Again, please note: properties will be certified by the order in which completed Evaluation Reports are received. Evaluation Reports will not be accepted until after a properiy owner has applied to the program. Once the Housing Infonnation Office receives the Evaluation Report, the Saint Paul Public Aealth Department will verify the information. If satisfactory and complete (Program Survey must be included with the Evaluation Report), the Housing Information Office will mail a Taa Credit 4 Certifcate to the properry owner within seven ('n days to verify that they will receive a tax credit for taxes payable in 1996. The deadline date for submitting the completad final Evaluarion Report is NOVEMBER 1.1995. The appfication deadline is SepYember 1,1995. Repairs must be made and reinspedion must be done allowing the evaluator three (3) businacs days to submit the paperwork (completed EvaluaYion Report and Program Survey) to the Housing Information Office by November 1, 1995. There is an appeals process related to qualification for this program. Appeals will be heard by the Code Enforcement Boazd of Appeals between November 1 and November 15, 1995. SIIMMARY-OF STEPS IN THE RENTAL TAX EQI7TI'Y PROGRAM 1. A.pply to the City in person aY the Housing Information Office. a. Pay $55.00 applicarion fee per property (maximum 2 properties) (check or money order will be accepted - no cash) b. Show driver's license to verify City residency APPLICAITON DEADLINE DATE: SEPTEMBER 1,1995 2. F�ire a certified Rental Tax Equity Evaluator and schedule the inspection. 3. Send a notificarion letter to your tenant. 4. Inspection. 5. Do repairs. 6. Contact the evaluator and schedule the reinspection. 7. Send a notification letter to yow tenant for the reinspection 8. Fill out Program Survey. 9. Reinspection - give Program Survey to the evatuator. 10. Evaluator submits the Snal Evaluation Report (including the Program Survey) to the Housing Information O�ce within three (3) business days of the reinspection. PROGRAM DEADLINE DATE: NOVEMBER 1,1995 Property Owner will receive a Certificate of Tas Credit in the mail. T� credit wilI appear on fhe 1996 Property Tax Statement. If you haue any questions, please call the Saint Paul Housing Information Office at 266-6000. qs�y� SAINT PAUL HOUSINC INFORMATIQN OFFICE RECEIPT OB APPLICA'PIO23 FEE RENTAI, TA% EQIIITY; SAINT PAUL PILOT PROJECT PROPERTY OWNERS NAME: i PROPERTY OWNERS ADDRESS: ADDRESS-RENTAL PROPERTY: ST PAIIL MDT PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NO: DATE: % TIME: AMOUNT RECEIVED: $55.00 ESTIMATED TAX CREDTT FOR PROPERTY: $ The Saint Paul Housing Information Office acknowledges receipt of the application fee £rom the property owner. In order to receive the tax credit, the property owner must complete the program as required. When the funds for this pilot program are depleted, this program will end. Property owners are encouraqed to complete the program in a timely manner. The property owner understands that the tax credit stated above is only an estimate and may be higher or lower. In addition, it is understood that this is a pilot project and that this tax credit is only valid for one year, on taxes due and payable in 1996. 5ignature of praperty owner: gs-�y� Date: TenanYs name: Dear Tenant: In compliance with 1VTinnesota Statute 609.605 regarding lawful entry, I am hereby giving you a 24 hour advance written notice of my intention to allow the inspection of your rental unit by a certified, independent Rental Tax Equity Evaluator. ADDRESS OF RENTAL UI3IT: DATE OF INSPECTION: TIME OF INSPECTION: This inspection is being done in order for me to enroll this property in the St. Paul Rental Ta�c Equity Program. You may be present during the inspection, if you so desire. Furthermore, I am informing you that if I choose to participate in this progam, yow rent credit in 1997 may be reduced. Sincerely, Landlord gs-�9� Rental Ta�c Equity; Saint Paul Pilot Project PROGRAM SURVEY 1995 A completed Program Survey is required for every property in order to receive the property taac credit tluough the Rental Taac Equity Program. This collective data is necessary to compile a report to the IvTinnesota State I.egislature. Please complete this form after you have made repairs to yow property and give it to the Rental Tax Equity Evaluator at your final inspection. U5E A SEPARATE PROGRAM SURVEY FORM FOR EACH PROPERTY. Taxpayer Rental Property Single-family home Ward: Duplex 1. How many properties did you enroll in the program this year (1995)? One 2. Was this property enrolled in the Rental Talc Equity Program in 1994? 3. How old do you estimate this property to be? 4. What is the assessed market value of this properiy? 5. How much did you pay for property taxes on this property last year? 6. How many bedrooms are in this property? If property is a duplex: 7. What is the rent per month for this property? If property is a duplex: Unit 1: Unit 1: 8. What repairs did you make to your properiy as a result of this program? 9. Approtcimately how much did you spend on repairs? Unit 2: Unit 2: Two 10. Would you have made these repairs if you were not enrolled in this program? 11. As a result of doing these repairs, do you anticipate increasing the rent in the neact six months? 12. If you do plan Yo increase the renY in the ne�ct six months, what would be the range of the increase per month? Unit 1: _ $1-$14 UniY2: _$1-$14 � $15-$24 _ $25-$49 _ $50 or more � $15-$24 _ $25-$49 � �50 or more 13. How many years have you owned this rentai property? 14. Which of the following do you feel aze barriers to ownerstup of rental propert}fl Propertytaxes Maintenance costs Tenant behavior Housing laws (permit requirements, zoning, registration, licensing, etc.) 15. How much did you pay the evaluator for the inspection? 16. Were the evaluators well trained? 17. Were the evaluators courteous and helpfuI? 18. Were City staff persons you worked with courteous and helpful? 19, Did the implementation of tlus program seem eflicient to you? 20. In your opinioq is this program a good idea? 21. If this program was offered again, would you participate? Tf no, why not? 22. Would you be willing to talk with the media or legislators about this program? • � i� Please give this completed form to your Rental Tax Equity Evaluafor. SAINT ewut � AAAII CITY OF SAINT PAUL Norm Coleman, Mayo� June 16, 1995 SAINT PAUI PUBLIC HEALTH Neal Ho11an, MD., M.P.H. Director TRUJ7�-A'•SALE OFHOUSI.NG 555 Cedm Snee1 Sain� Paul, MN 55)O7d160 L ✓ qs -Gy� 612-198-4753 TO: ALL ST. PAUL TRUTfI-II`-SALE OF HOiISING EVALUATORS The City of Saint Paul w111 reinstitute the Tax Equitv Program for 1995. This program wili once a2ain require an inspection to determine if repairs are necessary and another inspection to determine if the repairs were completed. There aze several changes to the program this yeaz which w�ill affect the way these inspections aze conducted, and the way in which the documents aze filed. Only those Evaluators who attend the trauung session ��11 be authorized to perform these T� Equity Inspections. If you aze interested in performing these inspections, you must attend the training session at the Saint Paul Public Health Librarv. 555 Cedar Street, 2nd Floor on Wednesdav. June 28, 1995 at 1:30 p.m. This seminar will provide you with the information you need to perform these inspections and properly file the necessary documents. Again, if you are interested in this program, you must attend the training session on the 28th. Hope to see you then! ,�r �1 � �� . Charles A. Votel Program Director Public Health Code Enforcement Programs CAV/msg �j�G9� CITY OF SAINT PAUL PUBLIC HEALTH CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS r...... TAX EQUITY PROGRAM INSPECTION GUIDELINES 6/95 This Guideline Manual is intended to serve as a guide for your inspections of one and two family rentat structures which may qualify for a Certificate issued by the City of Saint Paul which wili reduce the rate of the xeal estate tases fro� a non-homestead rate to a homestead rate for one year. The purpose of this program is to offer azl incentive to landlords to improve their tenant-occupied properry and provide affordable housing. It is not an enforcement program. Particigation is vofuntary. However, an owner can apply for no more than two tenant occupiect propexties. Landlords wha wish to participate must arrange an inspection with a certif'xed evaluator and must notify the tenant in writing of rhe evaluation so that the tenant may be present. Yriority will be given to those landlnrds who live in the City of 5aint Paul. Townhouses, condominiums, vacant buildings and apar�ment units are not eligible to pArtzcipate. — As a certified, indepettdent Tax Equity Bvaluator, you wilI be responsible for the accuracy of the inspection reports, prompt filing of the reports and tha accompanying documents. A five-gart form wiil be utiiized For these evaluations and should be disseminated as follows: Page Qne - �rigin3l inspection raport to Housing Information Office Page 'hvo - Second inspection Teport to Hausing Information Office Fage 'Tt�ree - Tenant's copy; dupiicate if necessary Page Four - Second inspectian report to landlord Paga Five - Origuaal inspection report to landlozd This prograzn is a first come-fzrst served basis. Xou are requ'ued to fzie rhe svaluation report within three <3} husiness days of each inspecrion at the: . � t �� � ' ! o • � o , � i' Y' YY 1 1 u 1►!a) �, i i It is the Evaluatar's responsibility to file inspection reports within three (3) days. A filing fee of $25.00 must accompany tbe initial inspecrion report onty. If tfxe report is not received within three (3) days of the date of the inspection, the filing fee wi11 inerease to $50.00. After you have made the reinspection and filed the reports, they will be �eviewed by a Public Health Inspecdan Snpervisor for accuracy, content and completeness. If your second evaluation shows �pairs made and all categories as accegtable, and the aceompanying fee and survey report have been rece'rved, tlie landlord wilt rhen become eligible for the eredit (subject to other conditions). qs � ys' The inspection report for this year has been modi�ed to reflect I.egislative changes. In order for a property to qualify for the credit this year, renairs must have been made to the property. The column on the right side of the form designatas the difference between a repair, a znaintenance item and an imgrovement. This will be discussed in detail at the trairiing session. Additionaily, at the trainiag seminar all �aluasors will be assi$ned an identification number and a Certificate of Eligibility to conduct these evaluations. All zeports must have the Evaluaior's Identi�cation number. As a cenified Tax �quity Evaivator you are required to note any life threatening defects or imminent hazards at these properties. Public Health staff will take imrnediate enfarcement action on these properties only. Life safety defects include such things as: an unapproved slseping raam in a hasement, hazardous electricai defects, improperly instalied gas-fired appJiances which create an immediata hazard to the occupants, etc. If in doubt, you should contact Pubiic Health at 292-7771. Truth-in Sa1e of Housing Evaluators who conduct these inspections are required to possess a current Certificate of Competency, 3ssued by the Truth-in-Sale of Housing Examining Board and must abide b� the Rules, By-Laws and Code of Ethics established by che Board. In addition, licensed Evaluators must attend the trainiq; seminar presented by Public I�ea�th in order to be eligibie to conduct Tax Equity Evaluat3ons, Page 1 The following criteria is established as a Guide for your evaluations: 1. Ownership Posted Deternune that the ownership of the building is properly posted at a conspicuous location, readable from the outside of the building and that it contains the required information. 2. Doors Determine that all doors aze in sound condition, free of defects, and have proper locks (1" deadbolt Iocks on entry doors), fit properly and are provided with storm/screen doors where appropriate. 3. Windows Deternune that all windows are in sound condition, free of defects, have storm/screen windows as required, and if painted, have no paint defects, Check cavlking and sealing. 4. Open Porches, Stairs, etc. Determine that all porches, stairways, decks, walkways, etc., are in good condition, safely constructed, maintained and have proper guazdrails and handrails. 5. Roof Determine if the roof is visibly in sound condition, check the eaves, cornice, trim for detezionuon. Check roof and eave vents, valleys and soffits for defects and deterioration. 6. Exterior Walls Determine if the exterior walls are in good condition, generally free of defects and not deteriozated. Painted surfaces must be in good condition. Determine that the foundation is properly bacl�illed. Check for any uncapped sewer rain water connections. gS.G�d' Page 2 7. Garage Determine if the garage is in good condiuon. Windows and doors should be operable and the building must be securable by normal means. The electrical wiring should be safe and properly grounded. Improper heating appliances aze not allowed. The roof, trim and siding must be in sound condition. The garage cannot contain excessive junk, rubbish or gazbage. 8. Yard Areas The yard should be clean, the ground cover must be adequate and maintained. Refuse must be properly stored in approved containers and vehicles must be licensed, operable and properly parked on appropriate surfaces. Fences, gates, etc. mnst be maintained in good condition and there should be no hazards or eyesores in the yard. BASEMENTlCELLAR: 9. General Condition This area should be clean, dry and not contain excessive combustibles or junk. There should be no evidence of rodent or insect infestations. Basement floors which are accessible to tenants must be paved. 10. Stairs and Rails Determine that the basement stairs are safe and capable of supporting normal loads, and is protected with handrails/guardrails. 11. Foundation Determine that the foundation walis have no structural defects, are tuckpointed properly, are not damp or mildewed and not conducive to entry of rodents or insects. Basement windows and hatchways must be tight, clean and maintained. 12. First Floor, Floor System Determine that there is no rotted wood, cut-out }oists, overspanning, or any evidence of structural fatigue/failure. Check stair headers for properladequate sugport. Page 3 13. Beams and Columns Determine that the beams and columns have no structural defects and aze in good condition. Check for decay and insect damage. Check for improper notching or other altentions that could adversely affect structural integrity. ELECTRICAL SERVICE: 14. Service Size Detemune that the electrical service is acceptable for the demands placed on the system. 15. Electrical 3ervice Determine if the installation is safe and properly installed. Check for a grounding wire around the water meter. 16. Electrical Wiring Determine if all visible wiring is safe, and energized in a manner which complies with the National Electrical Code. Determine that there are no ungrounded ou8ets or fixiures in the basement. PLUMBING SYSTEM: 17. Condition of Fixtures Determine if Che sinks, tubs, toilets, etc., are ciean, operable and installed properly. Check bathtub sidewalls and tub caulking for warer imperviousness. 18. Pipes A. Determine that the drain, waste and vent piping aze properIy installed and is free of Ieaks, defects and improper or makesIuft repairs. $. Determine that the water piping system is properly installed, free of defects and provides adequate water pressure to all fixtures. Check the water meter pit and cover for accessibility and cleanliness. gs-� �� Page 4 19. Gas Piping Determine that the gas piping has been properly installed and is adequately supported. Check for required lever handled shut-off valves and check any flexible, corrugated gas appliance connector pipes. 20. Water Heatez A. Deternune if the wafer heater(s) is properly installed and vented. B. Determine if the water heater(s) are in good cond'ation and adequate to provide hot water to all outiets at all times. HEATING SYSTEM: 21. A. Determine if the heating system is installed properly.and safely. Check for required safety conuols. B. Determine if a visibie means of heat is provided to each habitable room and the bathrooms. C. Determine if the heating system controls are in good condition. 22. Venting Determine if the combustion venting is adequate, properly and safely installed and is free of deterioration or defects. LIVING AREAS: 23. General Condition Deternune if the general condition of the living areas is ciean, rodent and uvsect free and generally conducive to a healthy environment. 24. Walls, Ceilings and Floors Determine that chere are no significant defects, water damage, or worn-out or deteriorated floor coverings. On duplex units, determine that there is proper fire separation between the units. Page 5 25. Windows and Doors DeYermine if the windows and doors are in good repair, function properly, are weathertight, have all required locks and latches and fit and close properly. Check for rotted, broken or defective wood and defective painted surfaces. 26. Stairs, Rails and Guardrails Determine if a11 staii�s are in sound condition, safe and that handrails and guazdrails aze installed properiy where they are required. 27. Window Size Determine that windows allow adec3uate light and .ventilation into habitable spaces and that all bedroom windows provide an acceptable egress for escape (the bottom of the window mnst not be more than 48" off the floor). 28. Smoke Detectors Deternune that each dwelling unit is provided witii operable, properly placed smoke detectors. Determine that there is at least one smoke detector on each floor with a sleeping room. ATTIC AREA: 29. General Condition If the attic is accessible by stairs, determine that there are no hazards or visible defecu in the attic space. Check for excessive accumulation of stored materials. �s 6��' SAINT PAUL RENTAL PROPERTY TAX EQUITY REPORT TFFIS COMPLE�E17 FpRM must be received by the Houeing Informacion Oftice no later than three f3) busine$s days after each inapectipn. A S25.00 filing fee musc aeconpany the :irst inspection repart. Late reports will De au3ject to aa a8ditional late «ee oP S25.00. A comp2ete8 Tax Eqvl Suzvey Form must docompany chis fi.^.al report. Tncomplete f311no5 r+il] not be accepced and r:ili be racurned to the property owner. The intent of this inspeclion is to report the current eondieion of dtis renta! properry and specify the repairs necessary for par�icipa�ion in �he Snint Pau! Tax Equiry Program. The Ciry of Saint Pau! will ure this report to determine if the praperry is eligible for a certificate of compliance, which may provide futwe properry tax relief. A eertified evaluator inspects the properry and submits this report at the request ojthe property owner. The properry owner may terminate this process ot any time. EJCTERIOR 1. Ownership posted 2. Doors 3. Windows 4. Open purches, s[•rirs, e�c 5. Roof 6. Exterior wulls 7. Garage 8. Yard areas L� � Q Q Q Q Q Q � M M � M NJ d �i ._..____._._ . ._..... . ... . . Q Q9 Q A9 p �9 D� M Q M Q M p M Q � BASEMENTfCELLAR _._.._....._._.._..._.._._ .._.____.__ __.._._.__....._...._..._..._.___.___.__.___._..._.__.----_ o r_e..e.et..,...d:H.,.. n nn Q M � Ptrs1 kspeo- R- Reew1R Fnd i�spec' l�"'! ACCEMABLE. flon aare: no� ama � uNAC�`�AB�` Required Repairs I• IM?ROVEMENY M • MwtrrreNwticE