The Property Maintenance Code of the City of Urbana requires that the tenant of real property cooperate in maintaining their home or apartment and neighborhood in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition.
According to excerpts from the City of Urbana's Property Maintenance Code, the tenant is required to:
- Keep their dwelling clean and sanitary. This refers to the dwelling unit they occupy, and the premises, including the yard if for a single dwelling.
- Dispose of all rubbish in a clean, sanitary, and safe manner.
- See that storage and closets are kept free of combustible materials that might cause fire.
- Not place boxes, garbage, or other objects in the hall, or in front of the fire escape.
- Drain, wrap, and store all garbage in approved garbage containers and keep the container closed at all times. City Ordinance requires that garbage be picked up at least once a week.
- In case rodents and insects are found in the dwelling, cooperate fully with the owner in the extermination efforts.
- Keep all supplied fixtures and toilet facilities clean, sanitary, and in operable condition.
- Not overload electric service with drop cords and electrical appliances. Do not use fuses exceeding 20 amperes.
- Not permit accumulation of trash and refuse within and upon the premises.
- Not permit "junk cars" on premises. Inoperable cars may not be left outdoors for more than 10 days. (Call the Public Works Department at 217-384-2416 for disposal).
- Maintain smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in working order.
- Keep fire extinguisher easily accessible.