In order to ensure that there is a local agent to contact to respond to property needs, concerns, or repairs in a timely manner, all owners of residential rental property in the City of Kent must designate an individual or property manager to be contacted by the City of Kent in case of an ordinance violation or inspection.
(a) The individual or property manager designated as a local agent for a residential rental unit must live or have their principal place of business in Portage County, Ohio or a county contiguous to Portage County, Ohio.
(b) The individual or property manager designated as a local agent for a residential rental unit must provide the City of Kent with a phone number, physical address, and e-mail address. (Ord. 2016-40. Passed 4-20-16.)