Sec. 15-22. Rodent and vermin control—Duty to keep premises
clean.
Every dwelling or building and all premises and every part
thereof shall be kept clean and free from any accumulation
of dirt, filth, rubbish, garbage or any matter which is likely
to provide food or harborage for rats and shall be kept free
from vermin or rodent infestation. All yards, lawns and
courts shall be similarly kept clean and free from rodent infestation.
It shall be the duty of each occupant of a dwelling
unit to keep that portion of the property which he occupies
or over which he has exclusive control clean and free
from accumulation of such matter as is likely to provide food
or harborage for rats. (Code 1959, § 15-22.)
