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Officials discuss certificates of occupancy, inspections and risks at rental complexes
Summary
City planning and fire-prevention staff described certificate of occupancy requirements for properties that change ownership, discussed inspection pathways and enforcement options including revocation, and said the fire department will record C.O. status during preplans.
Shreveport planning and fire officials told the Property Standards Committee that properties transferring ownership must obtain new certificates of occupancy and that several apartment complexes under review are out of compliance.
Reginald, a planning/MPC representative at the meeting, said, "Anytime that a change of ownership occurs, the complex or really any business would need to acquire new certificate of occupancy." He added…
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