University Park — Part XIV Title Six Housing § 1470-05

(a) If there is material noncompliance by the Landlord with the rental agreement, with any provision of this chapter or with the Village Building Code, and the reasonable cost of compliance does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), the Tenant may notify the Landlord, in writing, of his or her intention to correct the condition at the Landlord's expense. The Tenant may also notify the Village Division of Code Enforcement of the material noncompliance. If the Landlord fails to correct the defect within fourteen (14) days after receiving a written notice from the Tenant, the Tenant may have the work done in a workmanlike manner and in compliance with existing law and building regulations and after submitting to the Landlord a paid bill from an appropriate tradesperson or supplier, deduct from his or her rent the amount thereof, not to exceed the limits specified by this subsection and not to exceed the reasonable price then customarily charged for such work. A Tenant shall not repair at the Landlord's expense if the condition was caused by the deliberate or negligent act or omission of the Tenant, a member of the Tenant's family, or other person on the premises with the Tenant's consent; however, the Tenant's failure to so notify the Village shall not impair the Tenant's rights and remedies under this chapter.
(b) Before correcting a condition affecting facilities shared by more than one Dwelling Unit, the Tenant shall notify all other affected tenants and shall cause the work to be done so as to create the least practical inconvenience to the other Tenants. Nothing herein shall be deemed to grant any tenant any right to repair any common element or Dwelling Unit in a building subject to a condominium regime other than in accordance with the declaration and by laws of such condominium building.
(c) For purposes of this section 1470-05 , material noncompliance with section 1470-03 shall include, but is not limited to, any of the following circumstances:
(1) Failure to maintain the structural integrity of the building or structure or parts thereof.
(2) Failure to comply with applicable requirements of the Village Code for the number, width, construction, location or accessibility of exits.
(3) Failure to provide smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire detectors or fire extinguishers where required by the Village Code.
(4) Failure to maintain elevators in compliance with applicable provisions of the Village Code.
(5) Failure to provide or maintain in good working order a flush water closet, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower, or kitchen sink.
(6) Failure to maintain heating facilities in compliance with the requirements of the Village Code.
(7) Failure to provide heat or hot water in such amounts and at such levels and times as required by the Village Code.
(8) Failure to provide hot and cold running water as required by the Village Code.
(9) Failure to maintain the foundation, exterior walls or exterior roof in sound condition and repair, substantially watertight and protected against rodents.
(10) Failure to maintain windows, exterior doors or basement hatchways in sound condition and repair and substantially tight and to provide locks or security devices as required by Village Code, including deadlatch locks, deadbolt locks, sash or ventilation locks, and front door windows or peepholes.
(11) Failure to supply screens where required by the Village Code.
(12) Failure to maintain stairways or porches in safe condition and sound repair.
(13) Failure to maintain facilities, equipment or chimneys in safe and sound working condition.
(14) Failure to prevent the accumulation of garbage, trash, mold, refuse or debris as required by the Village Code.
(15) Failure to provide adequate light or ventilation as required by Village Code.
(16) Failure to maintain plumbing facilities, piping, fixtures, appurtenances and appliances in good operating condition and repair.
(17) Failure to provide or maintain electrical systems, circuits, receptacles and devices as required by Village Code.
(18) Failure to maintain and repair any equipment which the Landlord supplies or is required to supply.
(19) Failure to maintain the Dwelling Unit and common areas in a fit and habitable condition.
(d) For purposes of mechanics' lien law, repairs performed or materials furnished pursuant to this subsection shall not be construed as having been performed or furnished pursuant to authority of or with permission of the Landlord.