(A) A non-resident owner of any premises subject to this chapter shall be responsible and liable for any actions by the tenants or occupants of the premises that constitute second or subsequent violations of § 91.22 of this chapter.
(B) No non-resident owner shall be liable unless notified of first violations of this chapter by the tenants or occupants. Provided further that the first violation shall have occurred within the previous 24-month period. Notice of such first violation shall be effected by mailing a copy of the citation to the non-resident owner by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested.
(C) No non-resident owner may be subjected to criminal liability by the application of this section, but shall be subject to civil penalties or equitable relief as provided hereinafter. This section shall in no way relieve any tenant or occupant from responsibility for violations of this chapter.
(D) The owner or occupant of any premises shall be liable for any actions of guests or invitees on the premises that violate this chapter. The owner’s liability shall be determined as set forth in division (A) above. In order to be liable for such actions, the occupant must have been actually or constructively present at the premises at the time of the violation by the guest or invitee.
(Ord. 1710, passed 5-9-13)