§521-42 Landlord to supply and maintain fit
premises. (a) The landlord shall at all times during the tenancy:
(1) Comply with all applicable building and housing
laws materially affecting health and safety;
(2) Keep common areas of a multi-dwelling unit
premises in a clean and safe condition;
(3) Make all repairs and arrangements necessary to
put and keep the premises in a habitable condition;
(4) Maintain all electrical, plumbing, and other
facilities and appliances supplied by the landlord in good working order and
condition, subject to reasonable wear and tear;
(5) Except in the case of a single family residence,
provide and maintain appropriate receptacles and conveniences for the removal
of normal amounts of rubbish and garbage, and arrange for the frequent removal
of such waste materials; and
(6) Except in the case of a single family residence,
or where the building is not required by law to be equipped for the purpose,
provide for the supplying of running water as reasonably required by the
tenant.
Prior to the initial date of initial occupancy,
the landlord shall inventory the premises and make a written record detailing
the condition of the premises and any furnishings or appliances provided.
Duplicate copies of this inventory shall be signed by the landlord and by the
tenant and a copy given to each tenant. In an action arising under this
section, the executed copy of the inventory shall be presumed to be correct.
If the landlord fails to make such an inventory and written record, the condition
of the premises and any furnishings or appliances provided, upon the
termination of the tenancy shall be rebuttably presumed to be the same as when
the tenant first occupied the premises.