City of Bowling Green, Kentucky

Citation Number:
2023-00006459.50

Date Issued:
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 7:35 AM

Status:
Final Order

Total Citation Amount:
$1,005.54

Name of Person Cited:
RELENTLESS HOLDINGS LLC

Property in Violation:
1367 CLAY ST
BOWLING GREEN KY 42101
PVA Parcel #: 039B14 067

Property Owner:
RELENTLESS HOLDINGS LLC
4513 STONE WYNDE DR
LOUISVILLE KY 402722779

Code Compliance Officer:
Sanja Dudaric

Inspection Date:
Tue, Dec 3, 2024 10:00 AM

Code:
IPMC 109.8 Prohibited Occupancy

Code Description:
Any occupied structure condemned and placarded by the code official shall be vacated as ordered by the code official. Any person who shall occupy a placarded premises or shall operate placarded equipment, and any owner or any person responsible for the premises who shall let anyone occupy a placarded premises or operate placarded equipment shall be liable for the penalties provided by this code. Following units doe not have utilities— D8 electricity has been off since 9/25/23 and water since 10/6/23.This unit has been condemned and boarded up, with placards posted, with PD assistance. Unit C5 does not have utilities connected

Code:
IPMC 109.1.3 Structure Unfit for Human Occupancy

Code Description:
A structure is unfit for human occupancy whenever the code official finds that such structure is unsafe, unlawful or, because of the degree to which the structure is in disrepair or lacks maintenance, is insanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamination, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because the location of the structure constitutes a hazard to the occupants of the structure or to the public. Unit D8 and C5 does not have utilities. D8 since 9/25/23 for eclectic and 10/6/23 water. Unit C2 is also missing a stove and refrigerator.

Code:
IPMC 704.6 Single and Multiple Station Smoke Alarms Fire Safety Requirements / Fire Protection Systems

Code Description:
Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms shall be installed in existing Group I-1 and R occupancies in accordance with Sections 704.6.1 through 704.6.3. There is no working smoke alarm installed in the following required location(s): living room and bedroom apt B4

Code:
IPMC 3.302.1 Sanitation General Requirements / Exterior Property Areas

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. The occupant shall keep that part of the exterior property which such occupant occupies or controls in a clean and sanitary condition. There is a significant amount of trash and waste improperly disposed of outside the designated dumpster area, creating a sanitation issue. Additionally, the following units have no utilities: Unit D8: Electricity has been off since 9/25/23, and water since 10/6/23. This unit has been condemned and boarded up, with placards posted, with PD assistance. Unit C5 does not have utilities connected.

Code:
IPMC 3.305.3 Interior surfaces General Requirements / Interior Structure

Code Description:
All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean and sanitary condition. Peeling, chipping, flaking or abraded paint shall be repaired, removed or covered. Cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. Damaged floor in the kitchen and bedroom in apt E6. Damaged celling in the office due to water damage from the upstairs apartment. Damaged under the sink in apt E6. Damaged celling and water leak in the bathroom apt B4. Unit C2 has a hole in the bedroom wall.

Code:
IPMC 3.309.1 Infestation General Requirements / Pest Elimination

Code Description:
All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation. All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation. Cockroach infestation at Apt A8,D6, E6, B4. Have pest control company to inspect apt A8,D6,E6,B4 and all adjoining units to A8, D6,B4 and E6 and provide report along with treatment plan if needed.

Code:
IPMC 3.308.1 Accumulation of Rubbish or Garbage General Requirements / Rubbish & Garbage

Code Description:
All exterior property and premises, and the interior of every structure, shall be free from any accumulation of rubbish or garbage. There is an accumulation of rubbish and garbage on the property, including scattered trash around the dumpster and throughout the premises. The trash is not being properly disposed of, creating a sanitation issue. Immediate cleanup and proper disposal are required to bring the property into compliance.

Code:
IPMC 4.404.7 Food Preparation Light, Ventilation & Occupancy Limitations / Occupancy Limitations

Code Description:
All spaces to be occupied for food preparation purposes shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage. Unit C5-Kitchens must be provided with stoves, ovens, refrigerators, freezers, cabinets, countertops and drawers in sufficient quantity and in a condition that the occupants can store their food safely and at appropriate temperatures to prrotect the food.

Code:
IPMC 6.605.1 Installation Mechanical & Electrical Requirements / Electrical Equipment

Code Description:
All electrical equipment, wiring and appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe and approved manner. Light fixtures in the bathroom and bathroom of unit C5 do not work. Exposed wire in the light fixture in the kitchen. and breaker box is exposed.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.09 Heat Supply Mechanical & Electrical Requirements / Heating Facilities

Code Description:
Section 602.3 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to designate the period from October 15 through April 30 as the appropriate time period requiring heat supply by every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units. Both units C1 and D8 have not had utilities for a while and neither have adequate heating system.

Code:
IPMC 6.603.1 Mechanical Appliances Mechanical & Electrical Requirements / Mechanical Equipment

Code Description:
All mechanical appliances, fireplaces, solid fuel-burning appliances, cooking appliances and water heating appliances shall be properly installed and maintained in a safe working condition, and shall be capable of performing the intended function. Stove is missing burners in apt C3, B4. Exhaust in apt E6 in the bathroom is missing and not working.

Code:
IPMC 5.501.2 Responsibility Plumbing Facilities & Fixture Requirements / General

Code Description:
The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain such plumbing facilities and plumbing fixtures in compliance with these requirements. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy any structure or premises which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Kitchen sink in unit C5 is in disrepair and not working. C2 toilet is clogged.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.02.a.2 Unfit for Human Habitation Property Code / Amendments to Property Maintenance Code / Unsafe / Problem Structures / Unsafe / Problem Structures Defined

Code Description:
An unsafe / problem structure is defined as a building or other structure that poses a nuisance or danger to the public, police department or fire department and includes, but is not limited to the definition in the International Property Maintenance Code, as well as the following: A building that has become or is so dilapidated, decayed, unsafe, unsanitary or which so utterly fails to provide the amenities essential to decent living that it is unfit for human habitation or is likely to cause sickness or disease or injury to health, safety or general welfare of those living therein; C27.5.02.a.b Compliance Time Period When an unsafe / problem structure, not in danger of structural collapse, has been closed and secured from entry and the elements by the property owner and the structure continues to remain closed and secured from entry and the elements by approved methods, it may remain standing in a safe condition for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the condemnation, fire, or damage from other means, or the date of the release of the property from a governmental, criminal, fire or explosives investigation, at which time an application must have been made for a building permit to repair or for a demolition permit. If a building permit is requested and approved, repair or renovation work to bring the property into compliance must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the issuance of the permit. If a demolition permit is requested and approved, demolition must be initiated within five (5) days and must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of the issuance of the demolition permit. C27.5.02.a.c Failure to Comply Failure of the property owner to obtain the required permit(s) in the specified time and/or to keep the structure closed and secured from entry shall constitute permission to an official, employee, or other authorized agent of the City to enter upon the property to remedy the situation and to abate the nuisance by demolition and removal of the unsafe / problem structure. Unit D8 since 9/25/23 for eclectic and 10/6/23 water. Unit C5 has been without utilities for at least 30 days.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.4.02.a.5 Additional Building Characteristics Property Code / Amendments to Property Maintenance Code / Unsafe / Problem Structures / Unsafe / Problem Structures Defined

Code Description:
An unsafe / problem structure is defined as a building or other structure that poses a nuisance or danger to the public, police department or fire department and includes, but is not limited to the definition in the International Property Maintenance Code, as well as the following: A building characterized by disconnected utilities, extensive broken glass, peeling or flaking paint on the exterior walls, loose or rotting materials on the roof or the exterior walls; C27.5.02.a.b Compliance Time Period When an unsafe / problem structure, not in danger of structural collapse, has been closed and secured from entry and the elements by the property owner and the structure continues to remain closed and secured from entry and the elements by approved methods, it may remain standing in a safe condition for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of the condemnation, fire, or damage from other means, or the date of the release of the property from a governmental, criminal, fire or explosives investigation, at which time an application must have been made for a building permit to repair or for a demolition permit. If a building permit is requested and approved, repair or renovation work to bring the property into compliance must be completed within sixty (60) days of the date of the issuance of the permit. If a demolition permit is requested and approved, demolition must be initiated within five (5) days and must be completed within thirty (30) days of the date of the issuance of the demolition permit. C27.5.02.a.c Failure to Comply Failure of the property owner to obtain the required permit(s) in the specified time and/or to keep the structure closed and secured from entry shall constitute permission to an official, employee, or other authorized agent of the City to enter upon the property to remedy the situation and to abate the nuisance by demolition and removal of the unsafe / problem structure. Two units do not have utilities. Unit D8 since 9/25/23 for eclectic and 10/6/23 water. Unit C5 has been without utilities.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.03 Duty of Maintenance of Private Property Property Code / Nuisances

Code Description:
It shall be unlawful to place, leave, deposit or keep discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish on any private property in the City. Such discarded and/or dilapidated items or objects, trash, garbage, junk and/or rubbish are declared to be a public nuisance. No person owning, leasing, occupying or having charge of any property or premises shall maintain or keep any nuisance thereon, nor shall any such person keep or maintain such property or premises in a manner which could cause a substantial reduction in the value of the other property in the area in which such property or premises are located. There have been multiple complaints regarding this property including sanitation issues outside and several condemned units. A case was opened on 6/8/2023, but minimal work has been done to bring the property into compliance.

Code:
BGKY C27 27.5.05.k Scattered garbage Property Code / Nuisances / Certain Conditions Declared a Nuisance

Code Description:
The throwing, placing or scattering of any garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse over or upon any premises, or the allowing of any scattered garbage, rubbish, trash or other refuse to remain on a property. No refuse/trash shall be stored or accumulated in a manner that allows for blowing or scattering onto adjacent properties; There is garbage scattered on the premises. Please remove. Also please ensure that garbage and trash are properly disposed of to avoid scattering of rubbish/garbage.