(A) Every property owner is required to maintain such property in a manner so as not to violate the provisions of this chapter and such owner remains strictly liable for violations, such property regardless of any contract or agreement with any third party regarding such property or of the identity or relationship of any party responsible for creating the violation. Every successive property owner who fails to abate a continuing nuisance is liable in the same manner as the property owner who created the nuisance.
(B) Every occupant, lessee, tenant, or holder of any interest in property, other than as owner, is required to maintain such property in the same manner as is required of the owner, and the duty imposed by this section on the owner thereof shall in no instance relieve those persons referenced from the similar duty.
(Ord. 2010-C-S, passed 2-26-08)