(1)
Basements and crawl spaces. Basements and crawl spaces shall be maintained reasonably free from dampness that may be conducive to decay or deterioration of the structure and shall be structurally sound.
(2)
Structural members. The supporting structural members of every building shall be maintained structurally sound and showing no evidence of deterioration that would render them incapable of carrying the imposed loads in accordance with the provisions of all applicable building codes.
(3)
Interior stairs and railings. Stairs shall be provided in every structure pursuant to all applicable building codes and according to the following standards:
(a)
All interior stairs of every structure shall be maintained in sound condition and good repair. Treads and risers that are broken, warped, loose, or excessively worn shall be replaced. Every inside stair shall be constructed and maintained to be safe and capable of supporting the load required by all applicable building codes.
(b)
Every stairwell and every flight of stairs that has more than three (3) risers shall have handrails or railings pursuant to all applicable building codes. Every handrail or railing shall be firmly fastened and maintained in good condition. Properly balustraded railings, capable of bearing normally imposed loads pursuant to all applicable building codes, shall be placed on the open portions of stairs, balconies, landings, and stairwells.
(4)
Bathroom and kitchen floors. Every toilet, bathroom, and kitchen floor surface shall be constructed and maintained to be substantially impervious to water and to permit such floors to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
(5)
Sanitation. The interior of every dwelling and structure shall be maintained in a clean, safe and sanitary condition free from any accumulation of rubbish, garbage, or other refuse. Rubbish, garbage, and other refuse shall be properly kept inside temporary storage facilities approved for garbage disposal.
(6)
Insect, rodent, and vermin infestations.
(a)
All structures shall be kept free from insect, rodent, and vermin infestation. Whenever insects, rodents, or vermin are found in a structure, they shall be promptly exterminated in a lawful manner that will not be injurious to human health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to prevent reinfestation.
(b)
Every owner of a two-family or multi-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of insects, rodents, vermin, or other pests whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units or in the shared or public parts of the structure.
(c)
The occupant of a dwelling unit in a two-family or multi-family dwelling shall be responsible for extermination within the occupant’s dwelling unit if the occupant’s dwelling unit is the only dwelling unit in the building that is infested. Notwithstanding the previous sentence, whenever rodent infestation is caused by the owner’s failure to maintain any two-family or multi-family dwelling in a rodent-proof condition, the owner shall be responsible for extermination of such rodents.
(7)
Interior surfaces. All interior walls, ceilings, floors, windows, and doors shall be structurally sound, in good repair, painted or decorated, and free from defects. All interior surfaces, including windows and doors, shall be maintained in good, clean, and sanitary condition. Peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster, decayed wood, and other defective surface conditions shall be corrected. Severe mold problems shall be corrected to eliminate unsafe conditions.
(8)
Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide detectors shall be installed and maintained pursuant to all applicable Wisconsin Statutes and building codes. The Building Inspector or other authorized agent of the Village may inspect the common area of dwellings and, at the request of the owner or renter, may inspect the interior of a dwelling unit to ensure compliance with this section.