Where a nuisance exists upon property and is the outgrowth of the usual, natural, or necessary use of the property, the landlord or his or her agent, the tenant or his or her agent, and all other persons having control of the property on which such nuisance exists shall be deemed to be the authors thereof and shall be equally liable and responsible. Where any such nuisance shall arise from the unusual or unnecessary use of such property or from the business thereon conducted, then the occupants and all other persons contributing to the continuance of such nuisance shall be deemed the authors. (Prior code § 10-312)