Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code ch. 21.05 § 21.05.330
Section 305.1 Amended; Interior Structure, General
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Section 305.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as follows: 305.1 General. The interior of a structure and equipment therein shall be maintained in good repair, structurally sound and in a sanitary condition. Occupants shall keep that part of the structure which they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition. Every owner of a structure containing a rooming house, housekeeping units, a hotel, a dormitory, or two or more dwelling units shall maintain, in a clean and sanitary condition, the shared or public areas of the structure and exterior property. (Ord. 19349 §33; March 1, 2009).
Lincoln Municipal Code § 21.05.330 (amending Section 305.1 of the International Property Maintenance Code) establishes shared maintenance responsibilities for the interiors of residential and lodging structures. The structure itself and its equipment must be kept in good repair, structurally sound, and sanitary at all times. Occupants bear responsibility for the cleanliness and sanitation of the areas they occupy or control, while owners of multi-unit buildings, rooming houses, hotels, dormitories, and similar properties are responsible for shared and public areas as well as the exterior property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.330, owners of rooming houses, housekeeping units, hotels, dormitories, and buildings with two or more dwelling units are generally expected to keep all shared or public interior areas and exterior property clean, sanitary, and in good structural repair. Compliant operators typically conduct routine inspections of common areas, address maintenance deficiencies promptly, and ensure that building equipment remains functional and in good repair. Lease agreements often reinforce tenant obligations for the areas they occupy, which can help clarify the division of responsibility contemplated by this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Lincoln, Neb., Mun. Code § 21.05.330 gives occupants a defined responsibility to maintain the portions of a structure they occupy or control in a clean and sanitary condition, while placing the burden for shared and public areas on the owner. If a landlord fails to keep common areas or the structure itself in the required condition, tenants may have grounds to raise that failure as a housing code violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Lincoln or the local code enforcement office can provide information about how complaints under this provision are typically filed and resolved.
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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