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(m) Inspection means an Inspector conducting a visual examination of a rental unit , including all
<br />its major systems, to verify existence of, and list repairs or improvements necessary to meet
<br />minimum property standards as defined by the RSVP Inspection Standards.
<br />(n) Inspection Certificate means an official document issued by the Department, after all fees and
<br />penalties due, if any , under this Article are paid , that acknowledges the rental unit has passed
<br />the Inspection and is compliant with the provisions of this Article .
<br />(o) Inspection Report means a written record that an Inspector prepares after conducting a visual
<br />examination of a rental unit , including all its major systems, to verify existence of, and list
<br />repairs or improvements necessary to meet minimum property standards as defined by the
<br />RSVP Inspection Standard.
<br />(p) In spector means an employee of the Department who is charged with the administration and
<br />enforcement of this Article.
<br />( q) International Property Maintenance Code (JP MC) means a model code, as amended from time
<br />to time, that regulate s the minimum maintenance requirements for existing buildings. The
<br />IPMC is a maintenance document intended to establish minimum maintenance standards,
<br />such as for basic equipment, light, ventilation, plumbing, mechanical , heating, sanitation ,
<br />and fire safety.
<br />(r) Occupancy means the purpose for which a building or portion thereof is utilized or occupied.
<br />(s) Operator means any person who has charge, care or control of a structure or rental unit which
<br />is let or offered for occupancy.
<br />(t) Owner means any person , and the person 's property manager, operator, designated
<br />representative or authorized agent, having legal or equitable interest in the property; or
<br />recorded in the official records of the state, county or municipality as holding title to the
<br />property; or otherwise having control over decisions on the use and condition of the property,
<br />including the guardian of the estate of any such person, and the executor or administrator of
<br />the estate of such person.
<br />(u) Owner of Record means any person who holds any fee interest, life estate interest, equitable
<br />interest in a contract of sale or other legal interest and whose identity, including address, can
<br />be determined from an instrument recorded in the recorder's office of the county where the
<br />rental unit is located ; or, written information or actual knowledge received by the
<br />Department; or a review of Department records that is sufficient to identify information that
<br />is reasonably ascertainable.
<br />(v) Person means an individual , corporation, partnership or association, or any other group acting
<br />as a unit , and includes a government, governmental subdivision or agency, business trust,
<br />estate, trust , two or more people having a joint or common interest, and any other legal or
<br />commercial entity.
<br />(w)Premises means a lot , plot or parcel of land , easement or public way, including any structures
<br />thereon .
<br />(x) Private In spector means, for purposes of Indiana Code 36-1-20-4.1 (c)(2)(B)(iii), an inspector
<br />of rental units who satisfies the following qualifications prescribed by the City: must be a State
<br />of Indiana Licensed Home Inspector.
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