Partial enforcement of Boardman landlord resolution begins

BOARDMAN — The township will begin partial enforcement of its landlord registration resolution.

Township trustees decided at a meeting Monday to begin enforcement of the parts of the resolution that set minimum standards for rental units and establish obligations for landlords and tenants, such as a requirement that units have running water in all bathroom and kitchen sinks.

Township officials have opted not to begin enforcement of the part of the program that would require landlords to register with the township by providing contact information and paying an annual fee.

That part is not being enforced due to the fact that a ruling in favor of the township in a civil lawsuit challenging the resolution might end up in appeals court.

The plaintiff in that case has filed a notice of appeal.

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