4-7-15: REPAIR OF SPECIFIED FAILURES:
In the event of the failures specified below, the property owner shall take reasonable steps to begin repairing the failures, within the following specified time periods after receipt of written notice of the failure delivered to the person identified in section 4-7-7 of this chapter, and complete the repairs with reasonable diligence.
Failure |
Repair Within |
Broken stair or balustrade |
Upon notice, if the condition causes a safety hazard or prevents access to the premises; otherwise 24 hours |
Broken or leaking water pipes causing an imminent threat to life, safety, or health |
24 hours |
Other broken or leaking water pipes |
72 hours |
Disconnection of electrical, water, or natural gas service caused by property owner |
24 hours |
Inoperable or missing smoke detector required by code |
24 hours |
Inoperable required fire sprinkler system (if smoke detectors are not present or operating) |
24 hours |
Inoperable toilet |
24 hours |
Nonfunctioning heating or air conditioning (during a period where heat or air conditioning is reasonably necessary) or electrical system |
24 hours |
Tub, shower, or kitchen and bathroom sink with inoperable drain or no hot or cold water |
24 hours |
Broken exterior door or inoperable or missing exterior door locks |
48 hours if the premises is otherwise secured from the elements and unwanted entry; otherwise 24 hours |
Broken window with missing glass |
48 hours if the premises is otherwise secured from the elements and unwanted entry; otherwise 24 hours |
Inoperable refrigerator or cooking range or stove |
48 hours |
Inoperable electric fixture |
72 hours |
Inoperable exterior lighting |
96 hours |
Inoperable required fire sprinkler system (if smoke detectors are installed and operable) |
96 hours |
The tenant shall grant the property owner reasonable access as required under section 4-7-13 of this chapter to perform the repairs required in this section. (Ord. 2005-12-002, 12-1-2005)