Roseville leaders voted to revoke another rental license this week, sending a message that they are losing patience with unsafe conditions at some properties.
The five-unit building at 2180 Haddington Road has unpermitted electrical and plumbing work and, at one point, had an unapproved sixth unit in a garage, according to a city staff report.
"It is absolutely critical that people in Roseville are able to live in safe housing," Mayor Dan Roe said at a Monday meeting.
The City Council voted unanimously for the license revocation, which will prevent the landlord from renting vacant units while allowing existing tenants to stay.
City staff first flagged problems at the building in 2015 and have been frustrated by the lack of repairs.
"We've kind of run out of opportunities for coaching and education … or for, frankly, patience at this time," said Fire Chief David Brosnahan, whose department oversees rental licensing. "The violations have been noted and unaddressed for more than five years — some of them about six to seven years."
Property owner Wah Liu addressed the council before the vote, describing a series of part-time caretakers who have maintained the property since 2005. Liu said he had spoken with a contractor about making improvements, and said he was providing much-needed housing. Liu could not be reached for comment after the meeting.
"Indeed, housing is in need, but we want to make it healthy and safe for everyone who lives there," said Council Member Julie Strahan.
