Every owner shall comply with the following provisions:
(A) At the time a new tenant occupies a vacant dwelling unit, the new tenant shall be provided with a clean, healthful and safe dwelling unit, free of visible mold and mildew.
(B) Maintain the public or shared areas of a dwelling or the premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
(C) Maintain in good repair every dwelling and premises and all parts thereof, including, but not limited to, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and electrical systems, and the interiors and exteriors of dwellings and dwelling units.
(D) Maintain all fixtures, furniture, and furnishings that are furnished by the owner in a safe condition and in good repair.
(E) Display in a conspicuous place in the common way of the dwelling or dwelling unit a copy of the housing license or attach a copy of the then current housing license to the lease at the time of execution of the lease, or include the following provision in the lease:
The City of Mt. Pleasant regulates rental properties within the city. Your Landlord will provide you a copy of the current housing license for your property without charge upon your written request to the Landlord. You may also acquire a copy of the current housing license for your property by contacting the Mt. Pleasant Fire Department at 989-779-5100.
(F) Include within the terms of every written lease the provisions set forth in § 96.04.
(G) Cooperate with and assist the city in the enforcement of § 96.04.
(H) An owner or agent shall not allow a dwelling unit to be occupied by more persons than such dwelling unit is licensed for or allow any portion of the dwelling unit to be occupied in such a manner that any of the provisions of this Code are violated.
(I) Repairs, maintenance work, alterations or installations which are caused directly or indirectly by the enforcement of this Code shall be executed and installed in a workmanlike manner and installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
(J) Equipment, systems, devices and safeguards required by this Code or a previous regulation or Code under which the building was constructed, altered or repaired shall be maintained in good working order. No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required by applicable law to be removed from or shut off for any occupied dwelling or dwelling unit, except for such temporary interruption as necessary while repairs or alterations are in progress. The requirements of this Code are not intended to provide the basis for removal or abrogation of fire protection and safety systems and devices in existing buildings.
(K) All water leaks shall be properly repaired.
(L) All locations within the building for which the Landlord is responsible for under the lease, shall be kept free of visible mold and mildew.
(M) Comply with other applicable provisions of this Code.
(N) Owners shall provide tenants with all applicable city requirements for vehicle parking.
(Ord. 927, passed 5-14-07; Am. Ord. 1089, passed 8-14-23) Penalty, see § 152.999