Residential Occupancy Limits
The City of Salisbury reminds the public that occupancy limitations exist in certain residential districts. Predominately, occupancy is limited to either a “family” as defined in the Salisbury Municipal Code or two (2) unrelated persons. These occupancy classifications cannot be intermingled. Fines and penalties exist for non-compliance. Residents, landlords and new leasees are encouraged to know the current occupancy requirements in single family neighborhoods.
The City of Salisbury passed the Tenants Bill of Rights in July 2011 that requires that renters are informed of the number of non-related persons that may live in a dwelling and that landlord retaliation is prohibited if a renter exercises his/her rights under the law or a lease.
Mayor Ireton added, “Our Code Enforcement Officers have seen an uptick in the amount of renter issues where the number of non-related persons allowed in a dwelling has not been shared before leases have been signed. As well as welcoming our college-age students back to Salisbury, we want all of our residents to live in a safe and legal dwelling. Residents, renters and owners are asked to be vigilant in adhering to what a law is in Salisbury”.
If residents believe that the occupancy limitations are being exceeded at neighboring properties, they are encouraged to contact Neighborhood Services and Code Compliance at (410) 341-9550.
4 comments:
The LAST time we complained about a situation to the cops,(in confidence we were told) we became the victim. When the warrant was written we were listed on the complaint after being told that it was confidential. Notice I said the LAST TIME. Don't know about Code Compliance but I will not risk being put at risk like that again. There needs to be a truly SAFE way to report law breakers.
The mayor is a liar. Period.
I wrote numerous letters to code enforcement and city council members with regard to the Merrifield apartment mold problem that was caused by inoperable mechanical equipment.
The sump pumps have not been operational for more than 20 years and there literally are HAZ-MAT conditions under some buildings with raw sewage leaks and standing water from the Quest pipe material that has failed continuously.
There are unhealthy and downright unsanitary living conditions there to this day and the city REFUSES to do anything about it.
Nazis
another unenforceable law...
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