chapter and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. At the conclusion of said inspection, the Commissioner, or his/her designated representative, shall provide the owner, or the owner's representative, at the inspection with a copy of the results of the inspection. (1) For properties constructed prior to 1978, the owner of the rental dwelling unit consents to the inspection of the dwelling unit for lead violations or hazards. Upon testing of paint in the property, any owner found to have a property with existing lead-based paint violations must remediate the violation according to provisions set forth in this chapter. Where violations or hazard are present, the rental dwelling unit registration certificate holder must submit proof of completion of a local EPA Accredited Renovation, Repair and Painting Training Program in the time allotted by the Building Department. B. If the results of the inspection conducted pursuant to § 44-13A above demonstrate that the dwelling unit is in substantial compliance with this Chapter and the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, the owner of the dwelling unit shall be entitled to retain his/her her rental dwelling unit registration certificate. § 44-14Notice of violation. A. Whenever the Commissioner determines that a building or a dwelling unit contained therein is in violation of the housing code, he/she shall issue a notice of violation setting forth at a minimum: Report of the Croton Housing Taskforce Page 26 (1) The location of the subject property; (2) Specific violations of the Town Code; and (3) A reasonable time, not to exceed thirty (30) days, for the correction of any violations. B. Such notice may contain any additional information as determined by the Commissioner which may be necessary to achieve the goals of this Chapter. C. For purposes of this Chapter, the Commissioner, upon good cause shown, may grant additional time to correct violations of the housing code beyond thirty (30) days for sufficient cause as determined by the Commissioner. Any such extensions shall be issued in writing by the Commissioner stating the reasons for such extension and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this Section. D. The notice of violation may be mailed by first class mail to the address provided by the owner pursuant to § 44-4 of this Chapter. E. The terms and conditions of this section shall also apply to holders of short term rental dwelling unit certificates. § 44-15Tenant accountability. A. The terms and conditions of this section shall also apply to holders of short term rental dwelling unit certificates. With respect to the dwelling unit which the tenant occupies, controls or uses, the tenant shall be responsible for the following: (1) Occupancy limitations and the lawful use of a dwelling unit. (2) Maintenance of the dwelling unit in a clean, safe and sanitary condition. (3) Maintenance of plumbing, cooking and refrigeration equipment, appliances, fixtures and facilities contained in the dwelling unit in a clean and sanitary condition and providing reasonable care in the operation and use thereof. (4) Keeping exits in the dwelling unit free and clear. (5) Report of the Croton Housing Taskforce Page 27 Disposing of garbage and refuse into provided facilities in a sanitary manner and keeping the dwelling unit free and clear from garbage, refuse and debris. (6) Keeping domestic animals and pets in an appropriate manner and under control. B. To the extent that the owner can provide the Commissioner with competent evidence that tenants have not complied with the above standards or that the tenants have contributed to the existence of housing code violations at the property, the Commissioner may deem such circumstances to be sufficient cause to extend time for the correction of the violations pursuant to § 44-14 of this Chapter. § 44-16Appeals. A. Any person affected by any notice or order which has been issued under any provision of this Chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Zoning Board of Appeals. Upon receipt of a written petition from such person, which petition shall contain a brief statement of the grounds therefor, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall hold a hearing, at which time such person shall be given an opportunity to show why such notice or order should be modified or withdrawn. No such hearing shall be required unless the petition therefor shall have been filed with the Zoning Board of Appeals within five (5) days after the date the notice or order was issued. On receipt of such petition, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. The hearing shall be commenced not later than the next scheduled meeting of the Zoning Board of Appeals