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