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

Citation: South Portland, ME Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (Housing)
Jurisdiction: South Portland (municipal)
Source: Official source
Original Source: https://southportland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1428/CH-12-Housing ↗

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(a) The owner of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be responsible for providing
adequate screens and storm doors and windows wherever the same are required
under the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall be responsible for hanging
adequate screens and storm doors and windows whenever the same are required
under the provisions of this chapter except where the owner has agreed to
supply such service.
(Code 1966, §§ 5-12-2.1, 5-12-2.2)

Sec. 12-71. Plumbing insulation.

It shall be the duty of the owner to provide adequate insulation or other means
of protection of all plumbing within a dwelling unit so as to prevent the plumbing
from freezing under ordinary minimum winter conditions.
(Code 1966, § 5-12-3)

Sec. 12-72. Adequate heat to be maintained in dwelling unit.

It shall be the duty of the occupant to maintain adequate heat in the dwelling
unit at all times to prevent freezing of the plumbing.
(Code 1966, § 5-12-4)

Sec. 12-73. Compliance with provisions pertaining to collection, removal and disposal
of refuse required.

The owners and occupants of dwellings or dwelling units shall conform to the
provisions of chapter 9 of this Code pertaining to the collection, removal and
disposal of refuse within the boundaries of the city.
(Code 1966, § 5-12-5; Ord. No. 9-70, 3-16-70)

Sec. 12-74. Extermination of vermin, rodents and insects.