Barstow, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.060
Owner's authorized representative
Operative Text
(a) For purposes of this article, all owners of rental property shall designate a local authorized representative with full authority to act on behalf of the owner for all purposes under this article, including the acceptance of service of all notices from the city. An original copy of the authorization must be submitted to the city, signed by the property owner and be either notarized or accompanied by a copy of the property owner's identification. (b) All owners of rental property(ies) must establish and maintain, at all times, a working telephone number and a current address of residence. Any designated local authorized representative must establish and maintain, at all times, a working telephone number and a residence or business address within 15 miles of any of his/her designated rental property(ies). The owner of rental property (ies), their local authorized contact representative, or tenant shall be accessible to the city through the provided telephone number(s) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.060 requires every rental property owner in Barstow to formally designate a local authorized representative who can act on the owner's behalf for all matters under the article, including receiving official city notices. The authorization must be submitted to the city in writing, signed by the owner, and either notarized or accompanied by a copy of the owner's identification. Both the owner and the designated representative must maintain working phone numbers and current addresses at all times, with the representative's address or business location required to be within 15 miles of the rental property, and all parties must be reachable by phone around the clock, every day of the week.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.060, compliant rental property operators submit a properly signed and notarized authorization form — or one accompanied by a copy of their identification — naming a local representative before operating under this article. That representative maintains a residence or business address within 15 miles of the designated rental property and keeps a working phone number active at all times. Operators also keep their own contact information current with the city and ensure that either they, their representative, or a tenant can be reached by phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Barstow Code of Ordinances ch. 5.91 § 5.91.060 establishes that tenants are part of the city's 24/7 contact chain for rental properties, meaning the city may attempt to reach tenants directly through a provided telephone number when owners or their representatives are unavailable. Tenants can be aware that their landlord is required to have a designated local representative on file with the city who has full authority to act on the owner's behalf, including receiving official notices. If a landlord appears to be operating without a properly designated local representative or accessible contact information, tenants may wish to contact the City of Barstow directly or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available under this provision.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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