[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Geneva 6-1-2022 by Ord. No. 5-2022. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The purpose of this chapter is to establish a procedure for the identification and registration of private residential rental properties as defined herein, and to ensure that the City of Geneva, hereinafter "City," has a meaningful, efficient, and effective means of communicating with private landlords. This chapter is adopted to promote the health and safety of tenants and residents of the City, and to alleviate conditions of substandard housing.
This registry shall be enforced by the City Office of Code Enforcement. See § 230-12, Code Enforcement Officers and Inspectors.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
DWELLING UNIT
The same meaning as defined in the City Code, under § 350-2A thereof, or as hereinafter amended, under the term "dwelling."
PRIVATE LANDLORD
Any private person or persons, corporation, LLC, or other entity who owns, leases, or has any interest in and leases private residential rental property or properties in the City.
PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY
Any dwelling, as defined now in the City Code under § 350-2A thereof, or as hereinafter amended, which is, or any part of which, is leased by a private landlord for residential purposes.
REGISTRY AUTHORITY
The City Office of Code Enforcement.
A. 
All private landlords shall be required to provide information as stipulated in Subsection B below within 90 days of the effective date of this chapter or within 10 days of acquiring an interest in private residential rental property by deed, lease, or other transaction. Failure to register or maintain accurate information, may result in the suspension of the certificate of occupancy for the property in question and a penalty of $250. Penalty must be paid in full and reinspection of affected property or properties must be completed before suspension will be lifted.
B. 
Private landlord information: name of the person or persons, the corporation, the LLC, or other entity; a physical address; a mailing address; primary and secondary telephone numbers; a fax number; and an email address.