[Added 5-3-2011 by L.L. No. 17-2011]
The owner, person-in-charge and/or occupant of a structure,
as the case may be, shall maintain the exterior and interior of the
structure in compliance with the standards established in this article.
The failure, neglect or refusal to comply with any one of the standards
in this article shall be deemed a violation of this chapter.
All structures shall be kept free from insect and rodent infestation.
All structures in which insects or rodents are found shall be promptly
exterminated by approved processes that will not be injurious to human
health. After extermination, proper precautions shall be taken to
prevent re-infestation.
(A) Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination
within the structure prior to renting or leasing the structure
(B) Single occupant. The occupant of a one-family dwelling or of a single-tenant
nonresidential structure shall be responsible for extermination on
the premises.
(C) Multiple occupancy. The owner of a structure containing two (2) or
more dwelling units, a multiple occupancy, a rooming house or a nonresidential
structure shall be responsible for extermination in the public or
shared areas of the structure and exterior property. If infestation
is caused by failure of an occupant to prevent such infestation in
the area occupied, the occupant shall be responsible for extermination.
(D) Occupant. The occupant of any structure shall be responsible for
the continued rodent and pest-free condition of the structure.
(E) Exception: Where the infestations are caused by defects in the structure,
the owner shall be responsible for extermination.