§ 8-73. General conditions constituting violations.

The enforcement officer may determine that a dwelling is unfit for human habitation if he finds that conditions exist in such dwelling which are dangerous or injurious to the health, safety or welfare of the occupants of such dwelling, the occupants of neighboring dwellings or other residents in the county. Such conditions include but are not limited to:

(1)

Defects in the dwelling increasing the hazards of fire, accidents or other calamities;

(2)

Lack of adequate ventilation, light or sanitary facilities;

(3)

Dilapidation or failure to perform maintenance as outlined in section 8-44;

(4)

Disrepair;

(5)

Structural defects;

(6)

Failure to remove trash or garbage from the premises;

(7)

Any other condition which could pose a danger to the health, safety or welfare to a person residing in the dwelling or anyone else who could be adversely affected by such conditions.

Should any of these conditions be caused by the tenant, the tenant will be responsible for repair, replacement or maintenance.

(Ord. No. 250, § 2.20, 12-8-1997)