(A) (1) The responsibilities of the occupants are as follows:
(a) To keep the portion of the structure and premises he or she controls and occupies in a clean and sanitary condition;
(b) To dispose of rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner as prescribed by city ordinances;
(c) To hang and remove screens provided by the owner except where the owner has agreed to supply such services;
(d) To keep plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and to exercise reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof; and
(e) To exterminate in the following cases.
1. The occupant of a single dwelling is responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin or other pests therein or on premises.
2. 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.
(2) 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 reasonably insect-proof condition, the occupant is not responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin or other pests therein.
(B) 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 provide with screens every window and door and other ventilation device opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space, and to provide a self-closing device for each such door;
(3) 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 reasonably insect-proof condition.
(4) To perform the responsibilities of the occupant when the premises are vacant.
(Ord. 950.5, passed 7-1-1982)