Sec. 12.5-25. Sanitary condition.


(a) Cleanliness.
(1) The tenant shall be responsible for keeping that part of the structure or premises which the tenant occupies, controls or uses in a clean and sanitary condition.
(2) Each property owner of a structure containing two or more housing units shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the common areas of the structure and premises.
(b) Disposal and storage of rubbish and garbage. The tenant shall be responsible for the storage and disposal of rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner as may be required by applicable laws or ordinances.
(c) Supplied fixtures and equipment.
(1) The tenant shall be responsible for keeping owner-supplied equipment and fixtures clean and sanitary, and for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
(2) The property owner shall be responsible for maintaining the equipment and fixtures in good and proper operating condition.
(d) Furnished by tenant. The tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and fixtures furnished by the tenant. The equipment and fixtures shall be properly installed, and shall be maintained in good working condition, kept clean and sanitary, and free of defects, leaks, or obstructions. (Ord. No. G-88-21, § .15, 12-8-88)

Cross references--Garbage, trash and weeds, Ch. 10; hygiene of housing, § 12.12 et seq.; general sanitary requirements for basements and cellars, § 12-17; garbage, rubbish and ash receptacles, § 12.29; cleanliness of dwellings generally, § 12.32.