(A) Occupant responsibilities. The responsibilities of the occupants are as follows:
(1) To keep the portion of the structure and premises he or she controls and occupies in a clean and sanitary condition;
(2) To dispose of rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner as prescribed by city ordinances;
(3) To keep plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and to exercise reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof; and
(4) To exterminate in the following cases:
(a) The occupant of a single dwelling is responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin or other pests therein or on premises;
(b) The occupant of a single-dwelling unit in a multiple-unit structure is responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin or other pests if his or her unit is the only unit infested; and
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever infestation is caused by the failure of the owner to maintain the dwelling in a vermin-proof or reasonable insect-proof condition, the occupant is not responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin or other pests therein.
(1993 Code, § 15.12.140)
(B) Owner responsibilities. The responsibilities of the owner are as follows:
(1) To have the structure and premises in a safe, clean, sanitary, habitable condition, free from infestation by insects, vermin and other pests before renting, and to exterminate if necessary;
(2) To exterminate in the following cases:
(a) When infestation exists in two or more units of a multiple-unit structure;
(b) When infestation exists in shared or public areas of a multiple-unit structure; and
(c) 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 vermin-proof and reasonable insect-proof condition.
(3) To perform the responsibilities of the occupant when the premises are vacant.
(1993 Code, § 15.12.150)
(Ord. 91-07-10(B), passed - -)