Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-5-5
TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Every tenant of a Rental Unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that portion of the premises, both interior and exterior, that the tenant occupies uses, shares or controls. Every tenant shall insure that his/her trash, garbage and other refuse is stored and disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner. No tenant shall commit vandalism in the building in which the tenant’s dwelling unit is located and no tenant shall permit vandalism to occur or shall violate any of the provisions of this Code in the dwelling unit leased by the tenant. A. No tenant either by negligence or abuse shall create or contribute to the creation of any violation of this Code. B. No tenant shall create or permit to be created by others any nuisance, noise, vibration, fumes, glare, odor or dust within that portion of the premises that the tenant occupies, uses or controls which interferes with the reasonable use and enjoyment of other Rental Residential Units on a Rental Residential Property or of nearby properties. C. No tenant shall store flammable or hazardous materials or devices in such quantities or in such a manner as to create a fire, health, or other hazard to the premises or other persons. D. Vehicles are to be parked or driven on improved parking areas or driveways only without blocking public access to sidewalks or roadways. Inoperable motor vehicles may not be stored in parking areas. Recreational vehicles may not be stored in parking areas. E. In a common area, patio, balcony, hallway, stairwell, or in any living areas, a person shall not store or accumulate a motorcycle, moped, gasoline powered lawnmower, or other similar equipment which may contain a hazardous material including, without limitation, gasoline. These areas may not be used as storage areas. F. Tenant may not accumulate and store building materials, lumber, boxes, cartons, scrap metal, machinery, junk, flammable or hazardous materials, excessive clothing, furniture, supplies, large amount of packed containers or devices in such quantities or in such a manner as to create a fire, health or other hazard to the premises or persons residing therein. (Ord. 21-36-O, 9-22-2021; amd. Ord. 24-06-O, 3-13-2024)
Countryside Title 8 Ch. 14 Residential Rental Housing § 8-14-5-5 establishes a set of behavioral and maintenance responsibilities that tenants must follow in and around their rental units. The rule covers a broad range of conduct, including keeping occupied spaces clean and sanitary, properly disposing of trash, avoiding vandalism, preventing nuisances that disturb neighbors, and safely managing hazardous or flammable materials. Additional restrictions govern how vehicles are parked, what equipment may be stored in common areas, and how materials may be accumulated inside the unit.
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Under § 8-14-5-5, compliant property operators typically communicate these tenant responsibilities clearly in lease agreements and move-in documentation so that residents understand the standards expected of them. Operators generally conduct periodic inspections of common areas, parking areas, and exterior spaces to identify conditions—such as inoperable vehicles, stored hazardous materials, or accumulated clutter—that may constitute violations of this Code. When a potential violation is observed, operators commonly document the condition and follow established notice procedures consistent with the Code before escalating to formal enforcement channels.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section § 8-14-5-5 outlines the affirmative duties tenants hold regarding cleanliness, nuisance prevention, and safe storage practices within their units and shared spaces. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly attributing a Code violation to them, or who face retaliation related to these responsibilities, may have grounds to raise the provision's standards as context in any formal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Countryside's municipal code can help residents understand how these responsibilities interact with their broader rights under the rental housing ordinance.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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