Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15 (2026) § 15-119
SAME—PLUMBING FIXTURES
Operative Text
(A) Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all supplied plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof. (B) Every plumbing fixture furnished by the occupant or owner shall be properly installed and shall be maintained in reasonably good working condition, in a clean and sanitary state, and free from defects, leaks or obstruction. (Code 1964, § 12A-8)
Under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-119, occupants are responsible for keeping supplied plumbing fixtures clean and sanitary and for using them with reasonable care. Additionally, any plumbing fixture—whether provided by the occupant or the owner—must be properly installed, kept in reasonably good working order, and free from defects, leaks, or obstructions. This provision places shared responsibility on both occupants and owners depending on who supplies the fixture.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-119 generally ensure that any plumbing fixtures they supply are properly installed and maintained in reasonably good working condition, free from defects, leaks, or obstructions. Compliant operators typically conduct routine inspections to catch and address plumbing issues before they become code violations. Keeping maintenance records can help demonstrate that owner-supplied fixtures meet the cleanliness and functionality standards the ordinance describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bellevue, Neb., Code of Ordinances ch. 15, art. IV § 15-119 establishes that tenants have a responsibility to keep supplied plumbing fixtures clean and sanitary and to use them with reasonable care, while owners bear responsibility for the condition of fixtures they provide. If a tenant believes an owner-supplied fixture is defective, leaking, or obstructed through no fault of the tenant, they may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when seeking repairs. Tenants can consult local housing code enforcement offices or a tenant-rights organization to understand what complaint or reporting options may be available in Bellevue.
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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