South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)

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South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
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Sec. 12-40. Owner or occupant to give access to health officer to make inspection.

The owner or occupant of every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house and
rooming unit, or the person in charge thereof, shall give the health officer free
access to such dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit and premises at
all reasonable times for the purpose of inspection, examination and survey.
(Code 1966, § 5-2-3)

Sec. 12-41. Occupant to give access to owner to make repairs, alterations.

Every occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house and rooming unit
shall give the owner thereof; or his agent or employees, access to any part of such
dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises at all reasonable
times for the purpose of making such repairs or alterations as are necessary to
effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter or any lawful order issued
pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Code 1966, § 5-2-4)

Sec. 12-42. Dwellings may be declared unfit for human habitation and placarded when
certain defects found.

Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit which is found to
have any of the following defects may be declared unfit for human habitation and may
be so designated and placarded by the health officer where:

(1) Existence of deteriorated conditions. The interior or exterior walls,
foundation, doors, windows, floors, stairs, roof or any other portion of any
dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house or rooming unit are so deteriorated,
broken, damaged or in such state of disrepair as to cause conditions
detrimental to life and health;

(2) Lack of toilet facilities. The lack of toilet facilities creates a nuisance and
health hazards;