§ 1.06.010. Training requirements for landlords.

(a)

Definitions. As used in this section, the following definitions apply, except where the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended:

Apartment complex means a building or group of buildings, each of which is arranged in several units of connecting rooms, with each unit designed for independent housekeeping.

Landlord training program means the landlord training program offered by the Reno Police Department in connection with its Reno Crime Free Multi-Housing Program.

(b)

Landlord training program.  

1.

Completion of landlord training program.

a.

Licensees who manage one or more apartment complexes with 40 or more apartment units must complete a landlord training program.

b.

The requirements of this ordinance do not apply to licensees whose apartment complexes will be managed by a person who is in compliance with the requirements of this section or to properties managed by persons who hold licenses issued pursuant to Chapter 645 of Nevada Revised Statutes.

c.

Any employee or agent of a licensee who acts as the on-site manager of an apartment complex with 40 or more apartment units must have completed a landlord training program.

d.

The following persons must complete a landlord training program within 180 days after the effective date of this section in order to continue to function in their respective capacities:

(1)

A person who is licensed to manage one or more apartment complexes with 40 or more apartment units on the effective date of this ordinance and who has not complied with the requirements of this section.

(2)

A person who is licensed to conduct or operate one or more apartment complexes with 40 or more apartment units on the effective date of this section and who has not complied with the requirements of this section, if applicable.

(3)

An employee or agent of a licensee who acts as the on-site manager of an apartment complex with 40 or more apartment units on the effective date of this ordinance and who has not complied with the requirements of this section.

(b)

Training requirements for business entities. For purposes of this section, a partnership, corporation or other business entity satisfies the training requirements of this section if one or more of its principals has fulfilled those requirements.

(c)

Change in management of apartment house. A person licensed to conduct or operate an apartment house with 40 or more apartment units shall notify the Reno Police Department, Community Services Division, of a change in the management of the apartment house within ten days after the change takes place. A new manager who has not completed the landlord training program shall have 45 days to complete the program.

(d)

Enforcement.  

1.

Neither the payment of a license fee, nor the renewal or pending renewal of a license under this chapter, shall in any way limit the enforcement of this section.

2.

Failure to meet the requirements of this section will subject the licensee to administrative citations for failure to comply with the requirements of the Reno Municipal Code, as set forth in RMC 1.05.200 through RMC 1.05.220. Each and every day a violation of these requirements exists constitutes a separate and distinct violation. Issuance of citations and/or payment of administrative fines shall not preclude other appropriate enforcement action as set forth in the Code.

(Ord. No. 5878, § 1, 10-11-06; Ord. No. 6026, § 1, 5-28-08)