§ 7-1. Disclosure of type of unit upon sale, etc.

(a)

When permitted no person shall transfer property for sale, lease or rent for residential occupancy purposes, other than single-family detached dwellings, without the declaration of the type of unit to be sold, leased or rented being provided in writing to the purchaser, lessee or renter by the owner.

(b)

For the purpose of this section dwelling units are classified as follows:

(1)

Type 1 occupancy. "Type 1 occupancy" means a dwelling unit which is served solely by independent and self-contained plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems. The services shall be either provided directly within the dwelling unit or shall be provided to the unit from an area immediately adjacent thereto and independent from any other unit.

(2)

Type 2 occupancy. "Type 2 occupancy" means a dwelling unit where plumbing, electrical and mechanical services are, or may be, provided by common systems serving more than one (1) dwelling unit.

(c)

In addition to written notice, the owner of any property to be sold, leased or rented, other than single-family detached dwellings, shall cause to be posted and conspicuously maintained throughout the original sale, lease or rental period, on the property affected, a sign of at least six (6) square feet indicating the type of dwelling unit with a brief listing of the pertinent provisions pertaining thereto.

(Code 1976, § 9-1021; Ord. No. 89-11, § 1(9-1021), 3-28-89)