(A) A tenant shall immediately notify, in writing, the landlord of any known or suspected bed bug infestation in presence of the tenant's dwelling unit, clothing, furniture or other personal property located in the building, or of any recurring or unexplained bites, stings, irritation, or sores of the skin or body which the tenant suspects is caused by bed bugs.
(B) The tenant shall cooperate with the landlord in the control, treatment and eradication of bed bug infestation found or suspected to be, in the tenant's rental unit. As part of that cooperation, the tenant shall:
(1) Not interfere with inspections or treatment;
(2) Grant access at reasonable times and upon reasonable notice to the tenant's rental unit for purposes of bed bug infestation inspection or treatment;
(3) Make any necessary preparations, such as cleaning, dusting, or vacuuming prior to treatment in accordance with any pest management professional's recommendation; and
(4) Dispose of any personal property that cannot be treated or cleaned before the treatment of the tenant's dwelling unit.
(C) Prior to inspection or treatment for bed bug infestation, the landlord shall send a written notice to the tenant dwelling unit being inspected or treated which advises the tenant of a tenant's responsibilities under this section and set forth specific preparations required by the tenant.
(Ord. 12-13-01, passed 12-9-13) Penalty, see § 92.99