Rental Residential Inspection Program

The Rental Property Inspection Program adopted by City Council on May 6, 2008, protects renters by asking landlords to meet minimum standards, placing the City as an advocate of all renters in Rosenberg

Councilor Carl Hopkins reported, "Just as the City is concerned about the health and safety standards of the food establishments within the City, we are concerned about the health and safety of renters in the City. It is important that renters, as well as property owners, are protected by the same standards. It is the City's obligation to protect the general welfare of our citizens, as well to protect the character and stability of residential areas within the City." The inspection program will proactively monitor rental property standards to ensure the good health and safety of renters in Rosenberg and to improve the quality of life in the City's neighborhoods.

The Rental Residential Inspection Program regulations (Ordinance No. 2008-08) will take effect on July 1, 2008, and requires that each rental unit within the City be registered with the Fire Marshal's office no later than October 1, 2008. The program relies on the landlord to self certify the property by completing an initial inspection of their property using a checklist provided by the City. Once the self certification and rental registration application are complete, a rental registration permit will be issued for each rental unit. Rental units will be subject to periodic inspections conducted by the City. Renters will have the ability to contact the Fire Marshal's office at 832/595-3600 to report health and safety issues associated with rental property or for additional information.

ORDINANCE 2008-08
REGISTRATION APPLICATION
ANNUAL SELF-INSPECTION CHECKLIST