(a) General.
(1) It shall be the duty of every owner to keep and maintain all units and structures in compliance with all applicable Codes and provisions of all other applicable state laws and regulations and local ordinances, and to keep such property in good and safe condition.
(2) It shall be the duty of every owner to apply for an occupancy permit upon the construction, re-occupancy and change in occupancy of every residential unit in the Borough of White Oak.
(b) Designation of Manager.
(1) Every owner of residential property who is not a full-time resident of the Borough of White Oak, or a resident elsewhere within fifteen miles from the Borough of White Oak, shall designate a manager who shall reside within fifteen miles of the Borough of White Oak.
(2) If the owner of residential property is a corporation, a manager shall be required if any officer of the corporation does not reside within the aforesaid distance. The officer shall perform the same function as a manager.
(3) If the owner of residential property is a partnership, a manager shall be required if a partner does not reside in the aforesaid distance. Said partner shall perform the same function as a manager.
(4) The manager shall be the agent of the owner for service of process and receiving notices and demands, as well as for performing the obligations of the owner under this article and under rental agreements with occupants.
(5) The identity, address and telephone number(s) of a person who is designated as Manager hereunder shall be provided by Owner or Manager to the Borough, and such information shall be kept current and updated as it changes.
(c) Maintenance of Premises.
(1) The owner of residential property shall maintain the premises in compliance with the applicable codes of the Borough of White Oak and shall regularly perform all routine maintenance, including lawn mowing, ice and snow removal, and shall promptly make all repairs necessary to fulfill its obligation.
(2) The owner and occupant may agree that the occupant is to perform specified repairs, maintenance tasks, alterations, or remodeling. In such case, however, such agreement between the owner and occupant must be in writing. Such agreement may be entered into between the owner and occupant only if:
A. The agreement of the parties is entered into in good faith and not for the purpose of evading the obligations of the owner or occupant; and
B. The agreement does not diminish or affect the obligation of the owner to other occupants in the premises.
(3) In no case shall the existence of any agreement between owner and occupant relieve any owner of any responsibility under this ordinance or other ordinances or codes for maintenance of premises.
(Ord. 3481. Passed 5-21-07.)