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17-104.1.3 Structure unfit for human occupancy: A structure is unfit for human occupancy or use whenever the code official finds that it is unsafe, unlawful, or because of the degree in which it lacks maintenance or is in disrepair, is unsanitary, vermin or rat infested, contains filth and contamin- ation, or lacks ventilation, illumination, sanitary or heating facilities or other essential equipment required by this code, or because its location constitutes a hazard to its occupants or to the public. 17-104.1.4 Unlawful structure: An unlawful structure is one found in whole or in part to be occupied by more persons than permitted under this code, or was erected, altered or occupied contrary to law. 17-104.2 Closing of vacant structures: If the structure or part thereof is vacant and unfit for human habitation, "occupancy or use and is not in danger of structural collapse, the code official may post a placard of condemnation on the premises and may order the structure closed up so it will not be an attractive nuisance. Upon failure of the owner to close up the premises with- in the time specified in the order, the code official shall cause it to be closed through any available public agency or by contract or arrangement by private persons and the cost thereof shall be charged against the real estate upon which the structure is located and shall be a lien upon such real estate. SECTION 17-105.0 NOTICES AND ORDERS 17-105.1 Compliance Letter: Whenever an inspector observes a violation of this code or has grounds to believe that such a violation has occurred, a compliance letter shall be served on the owner or the person or persons responsible therefor either by mailing to the last known address, by personal delivery, or by posting on the premises; or the matter shall be referred to the code official for appropriate action. 17-105.2 Notice of Violation: Whenever the code official determines that there has been a code violation, or has grounds to believe that such a viola- tion has occurred, or whenever the.code oEficial has condemned any structure or equipment under the provisions of Section 17-104.0, notice shall be given to the owner or the person or persons responsible therefor in the manner prescribed below. If the code official has condemned the property or part thereof, the code official shall give notice to the owner and to the occupants of the intent to placard and to vacate the property or to order equipment out of service. 17-105.3 Form: Letters and notices .prescribed in Sections 17-105.1 and 17-105.2 shall: 1. Be in writing; 2. Include a description of the real estate sufficient for identification; 3. Include a statement of the reason or reasons why it is being issued; and 4. Include a correction order requiring that action be completed to bring the premises into compliance with the provisions of this code within a period of ten (10) days, or other time period deemed by the code official to be reasonable for the action required. 17-105.4 Service of notice: A notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner if a copy thereof is delivered to the owner personally; or by leaving the notice at the usual place of abode; or by certified or registered mail addressed to the owner at the last known address, with return receipt requested; or if the certified or registered letter is returned with receipt showing that it has not been delivered, by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place in or about the structure affected by such notice. 17-105.5 Penalties: Penalties for noncompliance of orders and notices shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 17-108.2.