The owner and tenant of any premises on which a violation of sections 5-5-1 and 5-5-2 of this chapter occurs shall make every reasonable effort to see that the violation ceases. Violation of sections 5-5-1 and 5-5-2 of this chapter shall be deemed the act of the person committing the act and the person in possession, control, custody, or having charge of premises who allows or permits the violation to take place. Violation of sections 5-5-1 and 5-5-2 of this chapter shall also be deemed the act of the nonresident landlord, provided he has received written notice from the city of the violation and has failed to make every reasonable effort to see that the violation ceases. (Ord. 1997-4, 4-15-1997)