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TIGARD
City of Tigard
January 14, 2022
Esh/Hv Properties LIc
Tax Deptartment
Extended Stay Hotels
Po Box 49550
Charlotte, NC 28277
RE: Code Compliance Record Number: HCC2022-00002
Dear Esh/Hv Properties LIc:
This requests your cooperation in resolving a complaint that we have received
regarding your property at 13009 SW 68TH PKWY A, TIGARD, OR 97223 in Tigard.
Code compliance is an important aspect of neighborhood livability and community
pride. The City of Tigard values the quality of our neighborhoods and favors timely
response to code compliance requests. The city particularly appreciates having your
voluntary cooperation and compliance and we look forward to hearing from you.
The complaint indicates that your property is in violation of Tigard Municipal Code
provisions regarding:
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
14.16.310 Smoke Alarms and Detectors.
Specifically, it has been reported that the smoke detector on your property in unit
#127 was removed without providing a replacement, which is creating a fire hazard.
Please conduct maintenance and replace the missing smoke detector on your
property.
We have not yet verified these violations nor have we assessed any penalties. If you
can confirm that no violation exists or if you correct it voluntarily within 20 days as
discussed below, we will not assess penalties and there will be no court record.
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
Each violation described above constitutes a Class One Civil Infraction under the
code and is subject to a penalty of up to $250 per day per violation and/or abatement
by the city at the property owner's expense.
Included below are the relevant regulations pertaining to property use and
maintenance, as well as a description of the city's code compliance process.
14.04.030 State Codes Adopted
A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the following codes, standards
and rules are adopted and shall be in force and effect as part of this municipal
code. The provisions of these codes, in addition to their individual scoping
provisions found therein, shall also apply to demolition of structures, equipment
and systems regulated by such codes:
1. Under the authority of ORS 455.150 (effective 9/5/95), the City of Tigard
administers those specialty codes and building requirements adopted by the
state which the City of Tigard is granted authority to administer, including: the
Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical and Residential Specialty Codes;
mobile or manufactured dwelling parks requirements; temporary parks
requirements; manufactured dwelling installation, support and tiedown
requirements and park or camp requirements (as listed in ORS 455.153);
14.16.080 Housing Maintenance Requirements, Generally.
No owner shall maintain or permit to be maintained any residential property
which does not comply with the requirements of this chapter. All residential
property shall be maintained to the building code requirements in effect at the
time of construction, alteration, or repair and shall meet the minimum
requirements described in this chapter. (Ord. 99-02)
14.16.310 Smoke Alarms and Detectors.
Smoke alarms and detectors shall be required to be maintained as was
required at the time of construction of the dwelling. Notwithstanding the
provisions of the requirement at the time of construction, a single station smoke
alarm or detector shall be located in all buildings where a room or area therein
is designated for sleeping purposes either as a primary use or use on a casual
basis. A single station smoke alarm or detector shall be installed in the
immediate vicinity of the sleeping rooms and on each additional story of the
dwelling, including basements and attics with habitable space. All alarms and
detectors shall be approved, shall comply with all applicable laws, shall be
installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and shall be
operable. (Ord. 99-02)
You have 20 calendar days from the date of this letter to respond to this compliance
request. The city requires confirmation that your property is in compliance with all
regulations cited above in one of two ways:
• If your property is not currently in compliance, please take appropriate action
to bring your property into compliance and notify the city of this action.
• If you believe you have received this letter in error or you believe your property
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov
is not out of compliance, please contact us so we can discuss this further.
Please respond in writing and reference record number HCC2022-00002. You can
send photos or other documentation to codecompliance@tigard-or.gov, or mail it to
City of Tigard Code Compliance, 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223. If you do
not contact us, we will have no way of knowing that the potential code infraction has
been resolved or that the request was in error and we may then follow up with other
actions including on-site inspection and a possible summons and complaint.
This letter also serves as your first formal notice that the City of Tigard may use an
abatement service to correct persistent code infractions. The cost of such abatement
is at the expense of the property owner and can include a lien on the property. This
is in addition to the potential civil penalties discussed above.
Your prompt response will be appreciated. It is important to us that Tigard remain a
safe, clean, and attractive community. Thank you for your assistance in maintaining
Tigard as "A Place to Call Home."
Sincerely,
Code Compliance
City of Tigard
13125 SW Hall Blvd. • Tigard, Oregon 97223 • 503.639.4171
TTY Relay: 503.684.2772 • www.tigard-or.gov