City of 麻豆影院 Ordinance Update: 鈥淐hronic Nuisance鈥
An ordinance change from the city of 麻豆影院 went into effect on Sept. 7, 2024, establishing a definition for 鈥渃hronic nuisance鈥 properties. This ordinance update could affect students living off campus if their property receives a certain number of citations within a year. Learn more about the chronic nuisance ordinance and what it means for students, and get tips to avoid citations.听听
What is the updated ordinance?
The from the city of 麻豆影院 defines the term 鈥渃hronic nuisance.鈥 This ordinance limits the number of citations/violations a property can receive before that property is deemed a chronic nuisance, and there may be consequences.听听
The limit of citations can vary based on how many units are within a property.听
- Property with one unit (鈥渟ingle-family home鈥): Five citations limit
- Property with two to nine units: Seven citations limit
- Property with 10-99 units: 15 citations limit听
Take note that the citation limits are per property and not per unit. Citation tickets that count toward this limit can include (but are not limited to):听
- Excessive noise
- Nuisance parties
- Trash on your property
- Failure to remove snow within 24 hours of snowfall
- Weeds in your yard that are over a foot tall听
What does this mean for students?
If your property is deemed a 鈥渃hronic nuisance,鈥 you could be asked to follow a Compliance Agreement approved by the city. Failure to comply could lead to court proceedings and possibly eviction from the property.听听
Because the citation limit is set per property and not per unit, students could be affected by their neighbors who continuously receive violations. Code enforcement citations are public records鈥攜ou can review them by 听 Be aware that this will not give a complete picture of all the violations households have received.听
How can you avoid a chronic nuisance designation?
The best way to avoid having your property deemed a 鈥渃hronic nuisance鈥 is to be aware of and follow city ordinances.听听
Make a free appointment with our legal advisor to ensure you understand your lease and responsibilities as a tenant. Our legal advisor can help you determine what exterior maintenance is done by your landlord (e.g., snow removal and lawn maintenance) and which tasks you may be responsible for handling based on what鈥檚 in your lease.听
Here are a few other tips to help you avoid citations:
- Never leave trash in your yard, and use your trash receptacles appropriately (especially if you must use a bear-resistant trash container).
- Keep your noise levels within prescribed limits for residential areas.
- Register your parties with our office. If a neighbor makes a noise complaint about your address, 麻豆影院 Police dispatch will notify you and issue a warning. This warning gives you 20 minutes to shut down the party before police are dispatched to your house or apartment and can help you avoid a noise or nuisance ticket.听
How can you be a good neighbor?
In 麻豆影院 neighborhoods, students will always have non-student neighbors who live within a few blocks of their property. If you haven鈥檛 already done so, introduce yourself to your neighbors. Get to know them and share your contact information to communicate needs before conflict arises.听听