§ 2-9-36. Maintenance and security requirements for real property in foreclosure.

(a)

Any real property in foreclosure subject to this article shall be maintained in compliance with all applicable codes and ordinances, including, but not limited to, the Manatee County Code of Ordinances, the Manatee County Land Development Code, and the Florida Building Code.

(b)

Any vacant real property in foreclosure subject to this article shall be maintained in a secure manner and not accessible to unauthorized persons.

(c)

The mortgagee shall be responsible for causing the local property management company designated in the registration to inspect real property in foreclosure monthly to ensure the real property is in compliance with this section. Upon request by the county, the mortgagee shall provide a copy of any inspection reports to the county.

(d)

Failure of the property owner, the mortgagee, or the local property management company designated in the registration to maintain any real property in foreclosure or to secure vacant real property in foreclosure shall constitute a violation of this section. Failure of the mortgagee or the local property management company designated in the registration to inspect any real property in foreclosure or to provide any required reports shall constitute a violation of this section.

(e)

Vacant real property in foreclosure shall be posted with the name and 24-hour contact telephone number of the local property management company designated in the registration. The posting shall be clearly visible from the street but not readily accessible to vandals. The posting shall contain the following language:

THIS PROPERTY IS MANAGED BY:

TO REPORT ANY PROBLEMS OR CONCERNS CALL:

(Ord. No. 14-41, § 28, 10-7-14; Ord. No. 18-43 , § 6, 10-23-18)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 18-43 , § 6, adopted October 23, 2018, amended the title of § 2-9-36 to read as herein set out. The former § 2-9-36 pertained to requirements for vacant real property in foreclosure.