With the approval of the City Council, there are several reasons why Taylorsville administration recommended disbanding the program. They include:

• First, the overall percentage of landlord participants peaked at approximately 65%. While this number may seem acceptable, it has become more difficult to confirm that the actual required training for “good landlords” was obtained — whether for first time applicants or renewals.

• Second, GLP compliance requirements were not always achieved. Approximately 30% of all participants were subject to at least one or more legitimate tenant complaints per year.

• Lastly, municipalities within the valley and state that once participated in the GLP have likewise moved away from the program given the same concerns noted above and for other reasons.

Yes. Some landlords may not be aware of the necessity to have a business with the city — as outlined in city code. This was true under the previous GLP and will remain a requirement despite the changes. One of the main reasons for this is to ensure the city has updated contact information for business owners (including landlords) for the purpose of emergency notifications, code compliance issues, etc.

While some landlords nor tenants feel there is need of a business license, one of the main purposes for such is to ensure the safety of residents throughout the city. Obtaining a business license is one way to align the values and expectations of landlords, tenants, and city with respect to living conditions.

One of the initial positive outcomes of the GLP was the creation of a new document, outlining the requirements of a good landlord. This form will still be available online, distributed at the time of application, and referenced in connection to all landlords within the city. For an immediate review, please click on the last Additional Information question below.

• It has always been an expectation of city planners, administration, and elected officials that all landlords would be “good landlords.”

• Moving forward, the same expectations set forth as standards within the previous GLP will continue to serve as the best practice model for all landlords within the city.

• Landlords have always been and will continue to be responsible to provide quality housing, follow city codes, and ensure tenants are good and responsible neighbors.

Yes. Application fees are used to cover administration costs inherent to processing, gathering, maintaining and keeping the records current. Each new rental license application will be assessed a one-time $100 administrative fee, as well as the following:

• Single Family Home Rentals: $20 base fee, plus $70 per unit (generally totaling $90).

• Multi-Family Units (duplex, triplex, fourplex, apartment buildings): $90 base fee, plus $70 per unit.

• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) for immediate family living in the home, with no additional charge except for the $100 new application fee noted previously.

The city will no longer issue GLP licenses after June 30, 2023 — with all rental business licenses cataloged (as one) in favor of the changes.

Yes. The city recognizes some landlords may not have been aware of the need for a business license. Despite the noted changes, the city will continue to promote this requirement in the coming year. No additional or penalty fees will be assessed for previous non-compliance over the next six months. This amnesty period is expected to extend from July 1 to Dec. 31, 2023.

There are many laws, requirements and expectations of landlords and tenants at the city, state and federal levels. It would be difficult to list them all, but there are certainly some great online resources available by searching “landlord/tenant best practices.”  The city’s business licensing department has specific information, which will be provided to all landlords at the time of application and is available to anyone upon request.

Prior to 2010, research was conducted by Lewis, Young, Robertson & Burningham with respect to the possible merits of a GLP within Taylorsville City — in conjunction with like programs already administered in other municipalities throughout the state.

At that time, city planners shared concerns that not all landlords were acting in the best interests of their tenants nor were they in compliance with city code(s). As such, potential positive outcomes were debated and later established, as follows:

• To prevent illegal activity and ensure property maintenance.

• To provide financial incentives for participating in the program.

• To create a formal agreement between landlords and the city.

The City Council adopted the GLP on Jan. 20, 2010.

The city has updated its (L-13) document that is available on the city’s website here and included in the application packet. Landlord expectations, as described in the document, are listed as follows:

• Rental dwelling contains at least one operable sink, toilet, tub, and shower, free from leaks and in a sanitary condition with hot water of at least 110 degrees Fahrenheit (F).

• Rental dwelling contains at least one operable smoke detector for each room that is occupied or intended for sleeping purposes.

• Rental dwellings have operable heating facilities sufficient to adequately heat the rental dwelling unit to a temperature of at least 72 degrees F.

• Rental dwelling contains a kitchen facility with at least one operative sink, free from leaks with hot water of at least 110 degrees F, and a cooking oven or stove.

• Rental dwelling contains windows in working order with operable locks and are free from cracks or breaks in the glass. Windows must fit the window openings and be weather tight.

• Rental dwelling units are free from insects, termites and rodents.

• The dwelling contains locks to all exterior doors.

• Dwelling contains appropriate garbage receptacles.

• Paint, siding, stucco, brick, etc., is in good repair, free from peeling, holes or cracks.

• Sidewalks, driveways and walkways are in good repair and free from unsafe conditions.

• Fences are in good repair, free from graffiti, peeling paint, damage, and are able to stand upright as designed without propping or additional support.

• Rental dwelling contains at least two hard surface off-street vehicle parking spaces for use by occupants of the dwelling unit. Such off-street parking shall comply with city standards and may not be on landscaping or gravel.

• The property is clear of inoperable or junk vehicles, trash and debris, graffiti and weeds.

• The property is properly landscaped, free of dead, decayed, diseased or hazardous trees, weeds, shrubs and overgrown or uncultivated vegetation that is in a hazardous condition, is an obstruction to pedestrian or vehicular traffic or which is likely to harbor rats or other pests.

• Property is free of polluted or stagnant water, which constitutes an unhealthy or unsafe condition.

• Property is free of noxious or unreasonable odors or fumes.

• Property is free of attractive nuisances dangerous to children and other persons including, but not limited to, abandoned, broken or neglected household appliances, machinery, abandoned excavations or improperly maintained or secured swimming pools

• The rental dwelling will not be used for a short-term rental (less than 30 days).