Is enforcement action taken against unlicensed rental properties?
Yes. Code enforcement action is taken when complaints or code violations, such as trash, noise, weeds and over-occupancy, result in an investigation and the property is being rented without a current rental license. Additionally, the city is initiating investigations of unlicensed units that may not come to our immediate attention due to other code enforcement activity. Enforcement action involving an unlicensed rental unit is not pursued if owners demonstrate that they are making timely and reasonable efforts in cooperation with the city to license their property. All rental properties in Boulder are required to maintain a rental license. Obtaining a rental license is the responsibility of the property owner. Unlicensed rental property will result in legal action (BRC 1981 Title 10-3-16 and 10-3-17).
