1313.36 EXTERMINATION.

   (a)   Owner. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for extermination within the structure prior to the commencement of each new lease.

   (b)   Vermin Proofing. The owner of any structure shall be responsible for the continued vermin proof condition of the structure, and if the owner fails to maintain the vermin proof condition, the cost of extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.

   (c)   Single Occupancy. Every tenant/occupant of a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insect and pest in the premises as a result of failure to maintain sanitary conditions.

   (d)   Multiple Occupancy. Whenever infestation exists in the shared or public areas of premises other than a single-family dwelling, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.

   (e)   Continued Vermin Infestation. Continuing or repeated incidents of vermin infestation determined from the official records, as provided in Section 1313.02 (c), shall require the installation of vermin-proof walls. Vermin-proof walls shall be installed in accordance with the Building Code.
(Ord. 49(98-99). Passed 7-12-99.)