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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM: 8511-805 012 <br /> Status of Minimum Housing Code Enforcement <br /> November 26, 1985 <br /> Page 2 <br /> Carrboro Inspection <br /> Department. <br /> 10. Electrical, plumbing, roofing <br /> and structural defects Pending. <br /> 11. Electrical, roofing and septic <br /> problems Pending. Notice of <br /> complaint and hearing <br /> was sent to property <br /> owner/tenant. Hearing <br /> scheduled for 12/4/85. <br /> 12. Electrical, roofing, septic, <br /> plUmbing and structural defects Pending. Hearing has <br /> been conducted. <br /> • Under provisions of the Minimum Housing Code, complaints <br /> must b6 triggered by a public officer, occupant or five <br /> petitioning County residents. Housing and Community Develop- <br /> ment has received very few referrals from other County <br /> departments/agencies (Health, Inspections, North State Legal <br /> Services). Obviously, the tenant must initiate the code <br /> enforceMent process. It appears most tenants residing in <br /> substandard dwellings are unaware of the code or improperly <br /> informed. Discussions with staff indicates that a formal <br /> tenant/landlord outreach program has been outlined to include <br /> pamphlets and workshops which should increase awareness. The <br /> outreach effort should enhance the complaint triggered nature <br /> of program. <br /> eit Kittrell <br /> AK/srs <br />