Outside of the owner’s own yard, the person in charge of the animal is responsible for picking up any excrement the animal leaves, and equipment (bag/scoop) for removing it must be carried at all times.Īll rentals in Union Township are regulated by the Housing Licensing Code, 20-04 and are inspected annually by the Rental Inspection Personnel for conditions which might jeopardize the health and safety of the occupants. House and yard areas must be kept free of animal waste.ĭogs may run loose when confined in their own yards otherwise they must be leashed at all times.

ĪNIMALS: Union Township local ordinance allows no more than 4 dogs and/or cats in any residence in the Township. After inspection and the property complies with requirements or if violations exist, corrections made and a re-inspection performed to verify compliance, will Owner or Agent receive a Housing License stating the property is compliant with the Rental Inspection Code. The Township will schedule an inspection of all existing rentals and leases after receiving an Application for Rental Inspection from the Owner or Agent and after all fees are paid in full according to the Rental Inspection Fee Schedule. The appointed Rental Inspector, Eric Miller from Union Township will inspect all structures or portions thereof in the Township that are being leased or rented for human habitation using the Housing Licensing Code and referenced International Property Maintenance Code. Another aid available to Tenants and Landlords is the handbook A practical guide for Tenants and Landlords. Īs an aid to prospective rental property owners, Union Township has developed the Rental Property Information sheet and Rental Guidelines information sheet. Union Township adopted a Housing Licensing Code Ordinances, 20-04 that requires new rental properties to comply with all portions of the Rental Inspection Code and all other applicable codes with respect to fire resistance rate, construction, fire protection systems and means of egress.

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