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2018 Tennessee Code
Title 13 - Public Planning and Housing
Chapter 21 - Slum Clearance and Redevelopment
Part 3 - Residential Rental Inspections
§ 13-21-302. Authority to adopt ordinance to inspect deteriorating residential rental dwelling units.

Universal Citation: TN Code § 13-21-302 (2018)
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  • (a) The governing body of a municipality may adopt an ordinance to inspect residential rental dwelling units that are either deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating for compliance with applicable local housing, building, plumbing, electrical, fire, health or related codes and to promote the health, safety and welfare of its citizens in accordance with the following:

    • (1) The dwelling units shall be located in a residential rental inspection district established by the local governing body in accordance with this section; and

    • (2) The residential rental inspection district shall be based upon a finding by the local governing body that:

      • (A) There is a need to protect the public health, safety and welfare of the occupants of dwelling units inside the designated residential rental inspection district;

      • (B) The residential rental dwelling units within the designated residential rental inspection district are either deteriorated or in the process of deteriorating; or the residential rental dwelling units are in the need of inspection by the municipality to prevent deterioration, taking into account the number, age and condition of residential dwelling rental units inside the proposed residential rental inspection district; and

      • (C) The inspection of residential rental dwelling units inside the proposed residential rental inspection district is necessary to maintain the health, safety and welfare of tenants and other residents living in the proposed residential rental inspection district. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a municipality-wide residential rental inspection district and a local governing body shall limit the boundaries of the proposed residential rental inspection district to the areas of the municipality that meet the criteria set forth in this section.

  • (b) For purposes of this part, the local governing body of the municipality may designate any local government department or agency to serve as the public authority to perform all or part of the duties authorized by this part.

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