(A) Hazardous conditions. The tenant shall maintain the premises free from hazards due to the presence of substances or conditions determined by the county to be a hazard to the occupants of said premises.
(B) Sanitary conditions. The tenant shall be responsible for keeping that part of the premises which the tenant occupies, controls, or uses, including common areas, maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
(C) Disposal and storage of rubbish and garbage. The tenant shall prevent the accumulation of rubbish and garbage, and shall be responsible for the storage and disposal of rubbish and garbage, in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner for that part of the premises which is occupied, controlled, or used by the tenant.
(D) Refuse containers. The tenant of a dwelling unit shall furnish and maintain refuse containers for the storage of, and provide for the disposal of rubbish and garbage that result from the occupancy of the dwelling unit.
(E) Supplied fixtures and equipment. The tenant shall be responsible for keeping owner-supplied equipment and fixtures clean and sanitary, and for the exercise of reasonable care in their proper use and operation.
(F) Furnished by tenant. The tenant shall be responsible for the maintenance of equipment and fixtures furnished by the tenant. Such equipment and fixtures shall be properly installed and shall be maintained in good working condition, kept clean and sanitary, and free of defect, leaks, or obstructions.
(G) Extermination. The tenant shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests for that part of the premises where said infestation is caused by the failure of the tenant to take reasonable action to prevent infestation of the premises.
(H) Access by property owner. At reasonable times and upon reasonable notice, a tenant shall give the property owner, his or her agent or employee access to the dwelling unit or rooming unit for the purpose of inspections, maintenance, repairs, or alterations as are necessary to comply with the provisions of this chapter. In the event of an emergency, the owner has the right of immediate entry.
(I) Required heat. Where the heating facilities of any dwelling are under the control of the tenant thereof, it shall be the responsibility of the tenant to operate the heating facilities in order to maintain above-freezing temperatures at all times in all portions of the dwelling so as to prevent injury, or damage to water pipes and plumbing.
(2004 Code, § 141-11) (Ord. 70, passed 9-29-1988; Ord. 02-19, passed 11-21-2002; Ord. 2018-06, passed 6-28-2018)