(A) General. The occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall keep in a clean, safe and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit or premises thereof that he or she occupies and controls, to include the following:
(1) Flooring. Every floor and floor covering shall be kept reasonably clean and sanitary.
(2) Walls/ceilings. Every wall and ceiling shall be kept reasonably clean and free of dirt or greasy film.
(3) Refuse storage. No dwelling unit shall be used for storage of refuse, except as provided in this chapter.
(4) Outside areas. Outside areas shall comply with the city’s nuisance codes.
(B) Plumbing fixtures. The occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the reasonable care, proper use and proper operation thereof.
(C) Extermination of pests. The occupant of a single-family dwelling shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests on the premises. The occupant of a dwelling containing two or more units or rooming units shall be responsible for such extermination within the unit occupied by him or her whenever the unit is the only one infested. However, whenever it is determined by the County Health Officer or his or her designated agent that infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonable rodent proof or insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(D) Storage and disposal of garbage. The occupant of a dwelling shall dispose rubbish, garbage and any other organic waste in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the supplied facilities or containers required by this chapter.
(E) Electrical wiring. The occupant of a dwelling unit or rooming unit shall use no temporary wiring or extension cords which run directly from portable electric fixtures to convenience outlets and which do not lie beneath floor coverings or extend through doorways, transoms or similar structural elements or are attached thereto. The occupant shall not knowingly overload the circuitry of the dwelling or rooming unit.
(F) Supplied facilities. The occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the reasonable care, proper use and proper operation thereof.
(G) Fire safety devices. The occupant shall not tamper with or disable any fire extinguisher or early warning protection device or system. All tenants listed on the dwelling unit’s lease agreement shall be held responsible for any tampering or disabling within the unit and shall be subject to citation. Anyone who fails to take immediate action to abate a hazard when notified by the code official shall be subject to citation. The tenant along with the owner shall be held responsible for the replacement of batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
(H) Filing a complaint. In the event that a tenant files a complaint against his or her landlord to the Housing Inspector, the complaint must be in writing stating what the complaint is and must be signed and dated by the tenant.