1409.03 NOTICE OF VIOLATION; DESIGNATION OF RESIDENT AGENT; MAIL AND POSTING NOTICE.

   (a)   Whenever the Director of Building and Housing finds any dwelling, structure or premises, or any improved real estate, or any part thereof, to be in violation of the provisions of this Housing Code, the Director shall give or cause to be given or mailed to the owner, agent or occupant of such structure or premises a written notice stating the violation therein. Such notice shall order the owner, agent or occupant within a stated reasonable time, to repair, improve or demolish the structure or premises concerned. Such delivery or mailing shall be deemed legal service of notice.

   (b)   If the owner of any improved real estate is not a resident of Cuyahoga County, such owner shall designate and file with the Director of Building and Housing the name, address and telephone number of an agent who is a resident of Cuyahoga County for the purpose of receiving all notices of inspection, orders, or otherwise from the City relative to such improved real estate. If the agent is a business entity, domestic or foreign, using a name other than an individual's own personal name, the owner shall provide proof that the agent is registered with the Ohio Secretary of State as required by Title XVII of the Ohio Revised Code. Service of notice upon such resident agent shall be deemed to be notice upon the owner. Any such notice shall also be sent to the last known address of the owner. Notice may also be posted in a conspicuous place on the structure or premises to which it relates. No person shall remove or deface such posted notice without the written permission of the Director of Building and Housing.

(Ord. 17-92. Enacted 11-13-17.)