§ 15.60.030. Definitions.

For the purpose of this chapter, certain terms and words are defined. Words used in the present tense shall include the future; the singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular; and the word "shall" is mandatory, the word "may" is permissive.

1.

"DWELLING UNIT" One or more rooms, designed, occupied or intended for occupancy as a separate living quarter.

2.

"RENTAL PROPERTY" Any structure that includes a dwelling unit that is being held out or offered for rent or is currently being let for rent and occupied by any person who is not the owner of the premises, except that the following properties shall not be regarded as rental properties under this chapter:

a.

Dwellings owned by the local, state, or federal governments.

b.

Hotels, as defined by Chapter 137 of the Iowa Code.

c.

Dormitory rooms of higher education institutions.

d.

Nursing homes, long-term care, and medical care facilities.

e.

Church parsonages, and other similar facilities owned by religious institutions, that provide housing for their clergy or other similar staff.

3.

"RENTAL UNIT" One dwelling unit within a rental property. If a common area and facilities are provided in a dwelling for the use of the occupants of units therein, such common area and facilities shall constitute a part of each rental unit for the purpose of inspection and compliance with this chapter.

4.

"RENT" Any form of payment, including but not limited to cash, services, or other valuable considerations, provided as a condition of occupying a dwelling not owned by the occupant.

5.

"OWNER" Person(s) listed as the deed holder as recorded at the Mahaska County Assessor's Office.

6.

"OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE" A person who is appointed by a rental property owner to provide access to the Inspector to the owner's rental property. The representative must have keys for all portions of the rental property, must be authorized to act on behalf of the owner concerning compliance with the requirements of this chapter, and must be at least 18 years of age.

7.

"INSPECTOR" The person(s) designated by the City of Oskaloosa Development Services Director to conduct the inspections of rental properties and units for this program. The City of Oskaloosa may contract with an outside entity to conduct these inspection services.

8.

"TENANT" Person(s) or family occupying a dwelling unit for rent. Not more than one family or four unrelated persons may occupy a dwelling unit

(Ord. No. 1394, § 1, 4-10-2017, eff. 7-1-2017; Ord. No. 1408, § 1, 7-16-2018)