Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-98
Cleanliness of public areas of premises
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling containing two or more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public area of the dwelling and premises thereof.
Under Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-98, every occupant in a multi-unit dwelling shares responsibility for keeping the common and public areas of the building and its grounds clean and sanitary. This rule applies to all residents of any dwelling with two or more units, not just a single party. The provision establishes a collective duty tied to occupancy rather than ownership.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-98, property owners and managers of buildings with two or more units should be aware that cleanliness of shared spaces is a responsibility assigned to occupants, though operators generally maintain oversight systems—such as regular inspections and clear house rules—to help ensure common areas meet sanitary standards. Documenting the condition of shared spaces and communicating expectations to residents at move-in are practices consistent with compliance in multi-unit properties. Lease provisions that reinforce the shared-area cleanliness obligations of § 12-98 can help establish clear expectations for all parties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-98 establishes that every occupant in a two-or-more-unit dwelling has a responsibility to help maintain shared and public areas in a clean and sanitary condition. If common areas in your building are not being kept up, tenants may raise concerns with local housing code enforcement authorities or document conditions as part of any related housing complaint process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Mount Carmel's housing code can help residents understand how this shared responsibility interacts with other rights and obligations.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 10, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation