(A) Cleanliness. Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall keep that part of the structure or premises thereof which the individual occupies, controls or uses in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing two or more rental units shall maintain in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the structure and premises thereof.
Exception: The occupants in a structure with a common leasing agreement and common bathroom, hallway and/or kitchen shall maintain the common areas, equipment and fixtures in a clean and sanitary condition. (Housing Code § 152.37)
(B) Disposal of garbage, refuse and rubbish. Every occupant of a structure or part thereof shall dispose of all garbage, refuse and rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Code of Ordinances. (Housing Code § 152.38)
(C) Garbage, refuse and rubbish storage facilities. Every owner of a rental building containing more than eight rental units shall supply approved refuse containers sufficient to meet the reasonable needs of the occupants. If city refuse collection is not available, the owner shall be responsible for the removal of the garbage, refuse and rubbish. (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50, Trash Collection)
(D) Garbage, refuse and rubbish storage. Every occupant of a single-family structure or duplex shall supply approved refuse containers for storage of garbage, refuse and rubbish and shall properly dispose of the garbage, refuse and rubbish. If city refuse collection is not available, the owner shall be responsible for the removal of the garbage, refuse and rubbish. (Code of Ordinances, Chapter 50)
(E) Supplied fixtures and equipment. The owner or occupant of a structure or part thereof shall keep the supplied equipment and fixtures clean and sanitary and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
Exception: The occupant shall be responsible for keeping the supplied equipment and fixtures clean and sanitary provided that the owner furnishes the Housing Code Office with documentation that the equipment and fixtures were clean and sanitary prior to the occupant taking possession of dwelling.
