All persons who own, manage, lease, rent or occupy any premises whatsoever shall be equally responsible for keeping such premises in a clean and habitable condition and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent any nuisance as herein declared or other condition detrimental to public health from arising thereon, and particularly shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent rodents and vermin, including rats, bedbugs and cockroaches, from being attracted thereto or existing thereon.
(1974 Code Sec. 9.16)