Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-14
TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Every tenant of residential rental housing 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, including, but not limited to, walls and carpeting. Every tenant shall ensure that his/her trash, garbage and other refuse is stored and disposed of in a clean and sanitary manner. (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 noise, smoke, vibration, fumes, vapor, 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 residential rental housing 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. (E) In a common area, patio, balcony, hallway, stairwell, or in any living area, a person shall not store or accumulate a motorcycle, moped, gasoline powered lawn mower, or other similar equipment which may contain a hazardous material including, without limitation, gasoline. These areas may not be used as storage areas. (Ord. 1722, 5-12-2010)
Midlothian CHAPTER 19 RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING § 4-19-14 establishes a set of cleanliness, safety, and conduct standards that apply to tenants of residential rental housing. Tenants are required to maintain their occupied spaces—inside and out—in a clean and sanitary condition, properly manage trash and refuse, and avoid creating code violations through negligence or abuse. The provision also prohibits nuisance conditions such as disruptive noise or fumes, storage of hazardous or flammable materials in dangerous quantities, improper vehicle parking, and the accumulation of gasoline-powered equipment in common or living areas.
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Under § 4-19-14, compliant operators typically document the condition of units at move-in and move-out, communicate tenant responsibility standards clearly in lease agreements, and conduct periodic inspections to identify any cleanliness, nuisance, or hazardous-storage issues before they escalate into code violations. Property managers generally maintain records of any notices issued to tenants regarding trash disposal, parking, or prohibited storage of flammable equipment in common areas, patios, or hallways. Keeping written documentation of tenant communications related to these responsibilities supports a clear compliance record under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
§ 4-19-14 outlines the responsibilities tenants hold for maintaining sanitary conditions, avoiding nuisance behaviors, and refraining from storing hazardous materials or gasoline-powered equipment in shared or living spaces. Tenants who believe a landlord is improperly attributing a code violation to them—or who are facing action related to these standards—may wish to review the specific subsections of this provision to understand what conduct is and is not covered. Tenant-rights organizations in the Midlothian area can help residents understand how these responsibilities interact with their broader rights under the residential rental housing code.
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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