Property maintenance regulation assures that the city's property maintenance ordinances are enforced. Staff members also administer the single family and multi-family rental inspection programs and handle general nuisance complaints. These programs help to insure that Mentor's housing stock is maintained in good repair and appearance in compliance with the codes, which in turn protects your property value. If you have any questions about Mentor's property maintenance codes, call 974-5740.

General property maintenance and nuisance inspections include such items as home exterior conditions, fire hazards, high grass, proper refuse disposal, junk or overweight vehicles, improper parking of cars, trucks, recreational vehicles and the improper displaying of vehicles for sale.

Single Family Inspection
Rental homes are identified and inspected once every two years. The inspection is of the exterior of the home only and consists of items such as roof condition, gutters, downspouts, stairs, porches, and the condition of all exterior walls, doors and windows.

Multi-Family Inspection Program
A multi-family dwelling unit is defined as a building consisting of three or more dwelling units. This inspection is conducted once every two years. An inspection of the exterior, as well as the interior of the individual units is performed.

The exterior inspection is the same as for the single family rental program described above. The interior inspection includes an inspection of all surfaces (walls, ceiling and floors) to determine if they are in good condition, and that there is adequate lighting. Electrical systems and plumbing are also inspected to insure proper operating condition. Fire safety is reviewed including the presence of working smoke detectors.

NOTE: Rental disputes are handled through the Mentor Municipal Court. Call (440) 974-5745.

If you have specific property maintenance questions, call 974-5740. You can also e-mail the Community Development Department with a request for service or comment. If you have a concern on a specific property, please provide the address of the property, so staff can better serve you.