[Added 4-5-2011 by Ord.
No. 3-11]
The provisions of this article shall apply to all matters affecting
or relating to rental dwelling units and premises. Where, in a specific
case, different sections of this article specify different requirements,
the most restrictive shall govern.
The provisions of this article shall govern the minimum conditions
and the responsibilities of persons for maintenance of structures,
equipment and exterior property.
A. Responsibility. The owner and/or owner's designee of the premises
shall maintain the structures and exterior property.
B. Enforcement. The Township Health Officer, Zoning Officer and Construction
Official are hereby designated as the enforcement authorities charged
with the responsibility of enforcing the provisions of this article.
The owner of the structure shall provide and maintain mechanical
and electrical facilities and equipment in compliance with current
Building Code requirements. A person shall not permit another person
to occupy any premises which does not comply with the requirements
of this article.
It shall be unlawful for the owner or owners who have agreed
to supply heat to any building designed to be occupied or occupied
as a residence to fail to supply heat from the first day of October
in each year to the first day of May of the succeeding year in such
manner that the temperature of said building where one or more person(s)
reside shall always be kept at 68° F. or above, between the hours
of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.