The responsibilities of the owner are as follows:
(A) To have dwelling in clean, sanitary, habitable condition, to free from infestation before renting; to paint walls and ceilings and to clear, repair and exterminate if needed to meet aforestated requirements before offering for rent.
(B) To provide every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space with screens and a self-closing device; and every window or other device openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation with screens.
(C) To exterminate in the following cases:
(1) When infestation exists in two (2) or more units of a multiple-unit structure.
(2) When infestation exists in shared or public areas of a multiple-unit structure.
(3) When infestation exists in a single-unit of a multiple-unit structure or in a single-unit structure when infestation is due to failure of the owner to maintain the dwelling in a rat-proof and reasonable insect-proof condition.
(D) To perform the responsibilities of the occupant when premises are vacant.
(Ord. No. 11.66, § 402, 2-4-66)