Modesto |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 9. BUILDING REGULATIONS |
Chapter 8. BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE |
Article 4. General Requirements |
§ 9-8.402. Responsibility.
The owner of the premises shall maintain the structures and exterior property in compliance with these requirements, except as otherwise provided for in this Code. A person shall not occupy as owner-occupant or permit another person to occupy premises which are not in a sanitary and safe condition and which do not comply with the requirements of this chapter. Occupants of a dwelling unit, rooming unit or housekeeping unit are responsible for keeping in a clean, sanitary and safe condition that part of the dwelling unit, rooming unit, housekeeping unit or premises which they occupy and control.
(Ord. 3513-C.S., § 2, effective 6-12-09)