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Seattle Municipal Code § 22.206.170

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Seattle Municipal Code § 22.206.170
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Seattle (municipal)
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22.206.170 - Duties of tenants

It is the duty of every tenant to:

A.

Maintain in a clean and sanitary condition the part or parts of the building and the
premises occupied or controlled by the tenant;

B.

Store and dispose of all garbage and rubbish in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner
in garbage cans or other approved containers provided by the owner;

C.

Comply with reasonable requests of the owner for the prevention or elimination of
infestation, including granting reasonable access for extermination or preventive
measures by the owner;

D.

Exercise reasonable care in the use and operation of electrical and plumbing fixtures
and maintain all sanitary facilities, fixtures, and equipment in a clean and sanitary
condition;

E.

Within a reasonable time, repair or pay for the reasonable cost of repair of all damage
to the building caused by the negligent or intentional act of the tenant or the invitees
or licensees of the tenant, unless the tenant is exempt from liability pursuant to
subsection 7.24.030.H;

F.

Grant reasonable access to the owner of the building for the purpose of inspection
by the Director, or maintenance or repairs by the owner in the performance of any
duty imposed on the owner by this Code;

G.

Refrain from placing or storing in the building or on the premises thereof any article,
substance, or material imminently dangerous to the health, safety, or general welfare
of any occupant thereof or of the public, or which may substantially contribute to
or cause deterioration of the building; and

H.

Test according to the manufacturer's recommendations and keep in good working condition,
including replacing batteries if needed, all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
in the dwelling unit required by law.