(A) The responsibilities of the occupants are as follows:
(1) To keep the portion of the structure and premises he controls and occupies in a clean and sanitary condition;
(2) To dispose of rubbish and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner as prescribed by city ordinances;
(3) To keep plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and to exercise reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof; and
(4) To exterminate in the following cases:
(a) The occupant of a single dwelling is responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin, or other pests therein or on premises.
(b) The occupant of a single dwelling unit in a multiple unit structure is responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin, or other pests if his unit is the only unit infested.
(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever infestation is caused by the failure of the owner to maintain the dwelling in a vermin-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition, the occupant is not responsible for extermination of any insects, vermin, or other pests therein.
(B) The responsibilities of the owner are as follows:
(1) To have the structure and premises in a safe, clean, sanitary, habitable condition, free from infestation by insects, vermin, and other pests before renting, and to exterminate if necessary;
(2) To exterminate in the following cases:
(a) When infestation exists in two or more units of a multiple unit structure;
(b) When infestation exists in shared or public areas of a multiple unit structure; and
(c) When infestation exists in a single unit of a multiple unit structure or in a single unit structure when infestation is due to failure of the owner to maintain the dwelling in a vermin proof and reasonable insect proof condition.
(3) To perform the responsibilities of the occupant when the premises are vacant.
(Ord. 1996-010, passed 10-14-96) Penalty, see 92.99