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Mel Subd. 27. implied. Paid, furnished or provided by, or under the control of, an owner or operator. Subd. 28. Interpretation Whenever the words "dwelling", "dwelling unit", "premises, or `structure " are used in this Section 1336, they will be deemed to be followed by the words "or any part thereof'. 1336.02- Responsibilities of Owners Landlord_ Subd. 1. Owner Responsible. Every owner of a rental dwelling is responsible for violations of duties and obligations imposed by this Section even if the duty or obligation is also imposed on the occupant (s) of the rental dwelling, or even if the owner, by agreement, has imposed on the occupant (s) the duty of malting sure that the rental dwelling complies with the requirements of this Section, applicable provisions of the City Code and the International Property Maintenance Code. Subd. 2. Cleanliness. Every owner of a rental dwelling is responsible for keeping that part of the premises which he or she occupies or controls in a clear, sanitary and safe condition in conformance with this Section, applicable provisions of the City Code and the International Property Maintenance Code, including any shared or common areas in a multiple family dwelling. Subd. 3. Obtain License. The owner or resident agent must obtain a license acrd pay all license fees as required by this Section before the rental dwelling may be rented. Subd. 4. Drives, Pa�king Sidewalks. The owner of an apartment building must provide and maintain effective illumination in all exterior parking lots and walkways, parking areas and driveways. Unless agreed upon, the owner of a property adjacent to walkways must use due diligence to keep the walk safe for pedestrians. No such owner or occupant may allow snow, ice, dirt or rubbish to remain on the walk longer than 12 hours after it has been deposited. Subd. 5. Discontinuance of Service or Facilities. No owner, operator, or occupant may cause any service, facility, equipment or utility required under this Section 1355 to be removed from, shut off or discontinued, for any occupied dwelling, except for temporary emergencies and temporary interruptions necessary for repairs or alterations. 1336.03 ResponsibilityofOccupant (Renter). Subd. 1. Access by Owner. Every occupant of a rental dwelling shall give the owner or resident agent access to his or her unit, and that part of the premises which he or she occupies or controls, at reasonable times for the purpose of inspections and maintenance, and making necessary repairs or alterations on the premises. Subd. 2. Cleanliness. Every occupant of a rental dwelling is responsible for keeping his or her unity, and any part of the premises which he or she occupies of controls, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition in conformance with this Section, applicable provisions of the City Code and the International Property Maintenance Code.