(A) In addition to any remedies provided under federal law, a tenant shall have the remedies specified in this section under the circumstances herein set forth.
(B) For purposes of this section, material noncompliance shall include, but is not limited to, any of the following circumstances:
(1) Failure to maintain the structural integrity of the building or structure or parts thereof;
(2) Failure to comply with applicable requirements of the municipal code for the number, width, construction, location or accessibility of exits;
(3) Failure to maintain exit, stairway, fire escape or directional signs where required by the municipal code;
(4) Failure to provide smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire detectors or fire extinguishers where required by the municipal code;
(5) Failure to maintain elevators in compliance with applicable provisions of the municipal code;
(6) Failure to provide and maintain in good working order a flush water closet, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower or kitchen sink;
(7) Failure to maintain heating facilities or gas-fired appliances in compliance with the requirements of the municipal code;
(8) Failure to provide heat or hot water in such amounts and at such levels and times as required by the municipal code;
(9) Failure to provide hot and cold running water as required by the municipal code;
(10) Failure to provide adequate hall or stairway lighting as required by the municipal code;
(11) Failure to maintain the foundation, exterior walls or exterior roof in sound condition and repair, substantially watertight and protected against rodents;
(12) Failure to maintain floors, interior walls or ceilings in sound condition and good repair;
(13) Failure to maintain windows, exterior doors or basement hatchways in sound condition and repair and substantially tight and to provide locks or security devices as required by the municipal code, including deadlatch locks, deadbolt locks, sash or ventilation locks, and front door windows or peep holes;
(14) Failure to supply screens where required by the municipal code;
(15) Failure to maintain stairways or porches in safe condition and sound repair;
(16) Failure to maintain the basement or cellar in a safe and sanitary condition;
(17) Failure to maintain facilities, equipment or chimneys in safe and sound working conditions;
(18) Failure to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water;
(19) Failure to exterminate insects, rodents or other pests;
(20) Failure to supply or maintain facilities for refuse disposal;
(21) Failure to prevent the accumulation of garbage, trash, refuse or debris as required by the municipal code;
(22) Failure to provide adequate light or ventilation as required by the municipal code;
(23) Failure to maintain plumbing facilities, piping, fixtures, appurtenances and appliances in good operating condition and repair;
(24) Failure to provide or maintain electrical systems, circuits, receptacles and devices as required by the municipal code;
(25) Failure to maintain and repair any equipment which the landlord supplies or is required to supply; or
(26) Failure to maintain the dwelling unit and common areas in a fit and habitable condition.
(Ord. 07-939, passed 6-14-2007)