Residential premises shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property.
A. 
Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved combined storm and sanitary sewers or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary.
B. 
Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained in safe and substantial condition.
C. 
Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions.
D. 
Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards.
E. 
Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of the accumulation of rubbish or other materials which can attract vermin or insects.
F. 
Heavy undergrowths and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated.
A. 
Exterior surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative.
B. 
Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures of residential buildings shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
C. 
Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to be free of conditions detrimental to safety or health.
D. 
No paint shall be used which contains more than 1% of metallic lead, based on the total nonvolatile content of the paint, on the interior of any apartment or room in any dwelling to which this Code applies or in any location accessible to children on the interior or exterior of any said dwelling. If existing lead paint constitutes a health hazard, it shall be removed or covered in such a manner so as to remove the health hazard in its entirety.
A. 
Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform to generally accepted practice.
B. 
Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately rodentproofed with wire mesh or other suitable materials.
C. 
From May 1 to October 1, entrances to residential buildings shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens. At least one window or other opening used for ventilation in each habitable room shall be appropriately screened.
D. 
At all times, each door leading to the outside shall be weatherstripped or otherwise sealed or treated to serve as protection against the elements and against infestation of insects, rodents and vermin.
A. 
Grounds and exterior property area shall be kept free from organic and inorganic material that might become a health, accident or fire hazard.
B. 
Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storage, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse.
C. 
In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls and stairways.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 196, Garbage, Rubbish and Refuse.
Domestic animals and pets shall be kept in an appropriate manner and shall not be permitted to run at large.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 164, Dogs and Other Animals.
A. 
Doors.
(1) 
On all rental dwelling units, the owner of the property shall provide no fewer than one locking device on each door that serves as an entrance or exit for the rental unit. Such locking device shall be kept in good working order at all times and must be of the dead-bolt type meeting federal standards or of equal security capability.
(2) 
All entry and exit doors, door casings and hardware must be of sound construction and properly attached.
(3) 
All outer doors that are not used for exit or entry to the dwelling unit must conform to the standards listed in this section or be removed and the opening closed to conform to the existing wall.
B. 
Windows. On all rental dwelling units, there shall be a sturdy locking device in proper working order on each window that is capable of being opened. All windows, locks, frames and hardware must be of sound construction and in proper working order.