Ann Arbor — Ch. 105 Housing Code § 8:508

(1) Cleanliness.
(a) Before occupancy:
1. No owner shall permit any vacant dwelling unit or premises to be occupied by new tenants under lease or tenancy contracted for between the owner and tenant unless such dwelling unit, rooming unit, or premises is clean, sanitary, and fit for human occupancy. Cleaning waivers are prohibited. However, this does not prohibit agreements between landlord and tenant that provide for the tenant to clean the unit in return for considerations.
2. Floor surfaces. Every toilet compartment, kitchen and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed of impervious material and maintained so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
3. Rooming dwelling linens. Where bed linens are supplied, they shall be provided prior to the letting of any room to any occupant.
(b) During occupancy:
1. Floor surfaces. The floor surface shall be properly maintained.
2. Rooming dwelling linens. The owner or operator of every rooming dwelling who supplies bed linens and towels therein, shall change the supply of bed linens and towels at least once each week. The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner.
3. General cleanliness. The owner of every dwelling shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition, the dwelling, premises and all other structures on the premises except that:
(a) The occupant(s) shall keep that part of the dwelling and premises thereof which they occupy and control in a clean and sanitary condition and,
(b) The occupant(s) shall dispose of all their trash and garbage in the proper containers or incinerator furnished for the cleanliness of the dwelling or rooming unit. The owner of every rental dwelling shall supply garbage disposal facilities or garbage storage containers in accordance with Chapter 26 of the Ann Arbor City Code.
(2) Infestation. When treating an infested (see definition, section 8:500 ) dwelling unit, owners are required to notify residents of treatment 3 calendar days in advance by the following (unless ordered to apply treatment sooner by the housing bureau):
(a) When the resident requests management to treat the dwelling unit for a specific pest, no notification shall be required unless the resident requests notification.
(b) When management or their employees are going to treat for the eradication of a pest, and when the resident has not requested it, management shall notify the residents 3 calendar days in advance of the treatment. At the time of treatment (or sooner if requested by the resident) the following information will be provided to the resident:
1. Name of the product being used, and its specific detailed chemical composition.
2. Date of application/treatment.
3. Emergency telephone number if provided on the retail purchased chemical.
4. This information to be kept by the owner/manager 3 calendar days after the treatment.
(c) When an exterminating company is going to be doing the treating, the owner/agent, or whoever authorized the application, in addition to the notification required in (b) above, shall keep the federally required documentation provided by the pest control company on file for distribution to residents upon request. The information shall be kept for 3 calendar days after treatment.
1. Name of the applicator/company.
2. Telephone of the applicator/company.
3. Name of the product being used and kind of pest being treated.
4. Date of application.
5. How to prepare for treatment.
(d) Managers/owners and maintenance people may apply a product bought over the counter to all areas except in the following:
--Direct spraying on food preparation surfaces;
--In cupboards;
--Or for repeated problems as cited by the inspection.
Pesticides requiring a licensed purchase shall be administered only by licensed pesticide operators.
(e) The housing bureau shall keep on file the list of prohibitive chemicals provided by the Health Department to be available upon request.
(3) Use of kitchen. Kitchens for common use by occupants of more than 1 rooming unit shall be permitted provided the following conditions are complied with:
(a) They shall be inspected annually;
(b) The property owner shall be responsible to see the kitchen is kept clean and in a sanitary condition at all times;
(c) The person designated (if not the owner) for the responsibility in (b) shall be registered with the housing bureau.
(4) Kitchen facilities. All cabinets, shelves, counters and sinks shall be provided and maintained with surfaces that are cleanable and will not impart toxic or deleterious effects to food or cooking and eating utensils.