(a) Properties subject to this article shall be maintained in a secure manner so as not to be accessible to unauthorized persons.
(b) A "secure manner" shall include, but not be limited to, the closure and locking of windows, doors, gates and other openings of such size that may allow a child to access the interior of the property and/or structure. Broken windows shall be secured by re-glazing or boarding of the window.
(c) If real property is owned by an out-of-area person, such person must employ a local property management company to perform reasonable and timely inspections to maintain compliance with this article and any other applicable laws.
(d) Posting.
(1) The property shall be posted with the name and twenty-four-hour contact phone number of the local property management company. The posting shall be no less than an eight-inch-by ten- inch sign. The posting shall contain the following language:
THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY:
TO REPORT PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL:
(2) The posting shall be placed on the interior of a window facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible, or secured to the exterior of the building/structure facing the street to the front of the property so it is visible or, if no such area exists, on a stake of sufficient size to support the posting in a location as close as possible to the main door entrance of the property. Exterior postings shall be constructed of and printed with weather-resistant materials.
(e) The property management company upon the request of Borough shall provide a
copy of the inspection reports to the code enforcement officer.
(f) Failure of a mortgagee, judgment creditor or property owner of record to properly maintain the property shall be a violation of this article.
(Ord. 4050. Passed 4-20-15.)