Whenever a dwelling unit is vacated, it is the duty of the owner to determine that the dwelling unit is in a clean, sanitary and habitable condition, free from infestation, before renting the dwelling unit to another occupant. Where necessary, the owner shall renovate or paint walls and ceilings, and exterminate vermin in the vacated dwelling units before offering them for rent.
(1994 Code, § 15.16.050) (Ord. 93-109, passed - -1993)