Owners shall be responsible for compliance with
all provisions of this chapter, but the occupant shall also be liable
if a violation is caused by the occupant's willful act or negligence
or that of any family member or guest.
Notwithstanding any contract provision to the
contrary regarding compliance with the provisions of this chapter,
no person shall be relieved of any direct responsibility under this
chapter.
No person shall occupy or let to another any
dwelling or dwelling unit unless it and the surrounding premises are
clean, fit for human occupancy and comply with all sanitary requirements
of this chapter.
Owners and occupants shall maintain the outdoor
premises and the exteriors of residential and accessory structures
thereon such that the appearance of the premises and structures shall
not blight adjoining properties nor lead to the progressive deterioration
of the neighborhood.
No owner or occupant shall create or cause to
be created conditions that cause infestation, that contaminate the
atmosphere or that may be otherwise detrimental to public health and
welfare.
