The following are the owner’s responsibilities:
(A) Where there are two or more dwelling units, to maintain in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof;
(B) To have dwelling in clean, sanitary, habitable condition, free from infestation before renting or leasing; to paint walls and ceilings and to clean, repair and exterminate if needed to meet forecasted requirements before offering for rent or lease;
(C) To provide every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space with screens and a self-closing device; and every window or other device openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation with screens;
(D) To exterminate in the following cases of infestation:
(1) When infestation exists in two or more units of a multiple-unit structure;
(2) When infestation exists in shared or public areas of a multiple-unit structure; and/or
(3) 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 rodent-proof and reasonably insect-proof condition.
(E) To perform the responsibilities of the occupant when premises are vacant; and
(F) To furnish appropriate outside garbage receptacles and make agreement with tenant for removal of garbage.
(2005 Code, § 9-802)