(A) Every owner and tenant of a non-residential structure shall be responsible for maintaining the non-residential structure in a clean and sanitary condition.
(B) Every tenant in a non-residential structure shall keep their tenant space in a clean and sanitary condition; that part of the non-residential structure the tenant occupies and controls.
(C) Every tenant in a non-residential structure 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.
(D) Every tenant in a non-residential structure shall be responsible for the extermination of any vermin, insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this division (D), whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain the non-residential structure in a rat proof or reasonably insect and vermin proof, condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more tenant spaces, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
(E) If nocturnal flying mammals (bats of various species) or nocturnal flying birds (owls of various species), are discovered within a non-residential structure, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Nongame and Endangered Wildlife shall be contacted.
(F) Every tenant in a non-residential structure shall dispose of all garbage, rubbish, waste, appliances, furniture, and bulky items in a sanitary manner. This provision does not relieve the owner of the responsibility to maintain the property in a clean and sanitary condition.
(G) Every tenant in a non-residential structure shall dispose of all garbage, which might provide food for rodents in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in disposal facilities, or storage containers required by the Rushville Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. 2015-03, passed 4-7-2015) Penalty, see § 154.99