Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit
shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling,
dwelling unit and dwelling premises thereof which he or she occupies
and controls.
Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall be
responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the
common areas of the dwelling and the premises thereof. Occupants of
two- and three-family dwellings shall share the responsibility for
maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the common areas of
the dwelling and the dwelling premises thereof but the owner shall
be ultimately responsible therefor.
Every owner of a dwelling shall be responsible for the supply on the premises of such rubbish and garbage disposal facilities and storage containers for each dwelling thereon, as are required by §§
247-71 and
247-72, and shall be responsible that such facilities are maintained in good repair and sanitary condition, and shall provide for the proper collection and removal of their contents.
Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his or her rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the facilities provided as required by §§
247-71,
247-72 and
247-112.
Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be responsible for the use of all screens whenever the same are required under the provisions of §
247-86.
Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single
dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any rodents,
vermin or other pests therein or on the premises. Every occupant of
a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit
shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his or her dwelling
unit is the only one infested, except that whenever such infestation
is caused by the failure of the owner to carry out the provisions
of this chapter, extermination shall be the responsibility of the
owner.
Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible
for the exercise of proper care and cleanliness in the use and operation
of all plumbing fixtures, sanitary facilities, appliances and equipment
therein.
No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any
service, facility, equipment or utility which is required to be supplied
by the provisions of this chapter to be removed from or shut off from
or discontinued for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit, except
for such temporary interruption as may be necessary when actual repairs
or alterations are being expeditiously made, or during other temporary
emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the Director
of Zoning and Code Enforcement.
No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or
permit to be occupied by another any vacant dwelling or dwelling unit
unless or until it is in good repair, clean, sanitary, in habitable
condition and in full compliance with all provisions of this chapter
and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this chapter.
[Added 10-25-1973 by Ch. No. 1424]
No owner or occupant of a dwelling, dwelling
unit or structure shall accumulate or permit the accumulation of rubbish,
boxes, lumber, scrap metal or any other materials in such a manner
that may provide a rodent harborage in or about any dwelling, dwelling
unit or structure. Stored materials shall be stacked neatly in piles
elevated at least 18 inches above the ground or floor.