Mount Carmel — Ch. 12 Housing § 12-117
Cleanliness and sanitation
Operative Text
The owner or operator of every rooming house shall be responsible for the sanitary maintenance of all walls, floors and ceilings, and the maintenance of a sanitary condition in every other part of the rooming house; and he shall be further responsible for the sanitary maintenance of the entire premises where the entire structure or building is leased or occupied by the operator.
Mount Carmel Ch. 12 Housing § 12-117 places the responsibility for keeping walls, floors, ceilings, and all other common areas of a rooming house in a sanitary condition squarely on the owner or operator. When an operator leases or occupies the entire building or structure, that sanitary responsibility extends to the full premises. The rule establishes a baseline standard of cleanliness that applies regardless of how individual rooms are rented or occupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-117, rooming house owners and operators are expected to maintain a regular cleaning and inspection routine covering walls, floors, ceilings, and all shared or common spaces throughout the property. When an operator controls the entire building, that sanitary obligation expands to cover every part of the premises. Compliant operators typically document their maintenance activities and address sanitation issues promptly to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-117 establishes that the owner or operator of a rooming house—not the tenant—bears responsibility for the sanitary upkeep of walls, floors, ceilings, and other parts of the property. If conditions in shared or common areas fall below a sanitary standard, this provision may be relevant to any complaint or enforcement action a tenant considers pursuing. Tenants who believe this provision is being violated may wish to contact local housing or code enforcement authorities, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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