Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-99
Cleanliness of private areas of premises
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Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit and premises thereof which he occupies and controls.
Under Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-99, every person who occupies a dwelling or dwelling unit bears responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the specific areas they occupy and control. This rule applies to the interior of the unit as well as any portions of the broader premises under the occupant's control. It does not address areas shared with or controlled by others, such as common hallways managed by a landlord.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-99, the cleanliness obligation for occupied and controlled spaces falls on the occupant, not the property owner, for those areas. Compliant operators typically document the condition of units at move-in and move-out to establish a clear record of which party controlled which areas. Landlords generally retain responsibility for areas outside the tenant's occupancy and control, such as common areas and shared facilities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-99 of Mount Carmel's Housing Code places a duty on occupants to keep the areas they occupy and control in a clean and sanitary condition. Tenants who receive a notice of violation related to this provision may have the opportunity to address the cited conditions or raise relevant facts through the local code enforcement process. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand how this obligation interacts with any corresponding duties owed by the landlord for areas outside the tenant's control.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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