§ 151.08 RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS.
   (A)   Every occupant of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public area of the dwelling and premises thereof.
   (B)   Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, and premises thereof which he occupies and controls.
   (C)   Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner.
   (D)   Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall dispose of all his garbage and any other organic waste which might provide food for rodents, in a clean and sanitary manner.
   (E)   Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises. Whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent proof or reasonably insect-proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
   (F)   Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
   (G) Every owner or operator of a building, who permits to be occupied any dwelling unit, or rooming unit herein under an agreement, express or implied, to the occupants thereof, shall supply heat adequate to maintain therein from September 15 through May 30 of the following year, a minimum inside temperature of 70°Fahrenheit at 3 feet above floor level based on outside design temperature in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, and toilet rooms or compartments, between the hours of 6:30 A.M. and 11:00 P.M. and not less than 60°Fahrenheit between the hours of 11:00 P.M. and 6:30 A.M. in all such rooms. Provisions of this section shall not apply where the failure to maintain minimum requirements is caused by a general shortage of fuel, neglect, or malicious act to the occupant, necessary repairs or alteration, or any cause beyond the control of the owner or occupant.
(Prior Code, Art. 10, § 10.8)