The provisions of this article shall govern the responsibilities of
persons for the maintenance of structures, and the equipment and premises
thereof. It is strongly recommended that a lease agreement require an occupant
to comply with any provisions of this article. It shall be the responsibility
of the occupants to check with the Housing Official to determine if a certificate
of occupancy is required.
A.
Every owner remains liable for violations of duties imposed
upon him by this Code.
B.
Every owner, or his agent, in addition to being responsible
for maintaining his building in a sound structural condition, shall be responsible
for keeping, in a clean and sanitary condition, that part of the building
or premises which includes the shared or public areas in a building containing
two or more dwelling units.
C.
Every owner shall, where required by this Code, furnish
and maintain sanitary facilities as required, and shall furnish and maintain
equipment or facilities for the prevention of insect and rodent infestation,
and where infestation has taken place, shall eliminate pests when such extermination
is not specifically made the responsibility of the occupant by law or ruling.
All garbage and rubbish shall be placed in a refuse container to maintain
clean and sanitary conditions. Each occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit
shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing
it in the garbage disposal facilities or approved garbage storage containers.
In all cases, the occupants shall be responsible for the availability of garbage
storage containers and the disposal of rubbish.
The equipment and fixtures furnished by the occupant of a structure
or previously supplied shall be properly installed and shall be maintained
in good working condition, kept clean and sanitary and free of defects, leaks
or obstructions.
