Responsibilities of occupant.
Houston Code of Ordinances § 10-364
in effectSec. 10-364. - Responsibilities of occupant.
(a) An occupant, with regard to any portion of a building under the occupant's control, shall:
(1) Keep the premises free from refuse and other conditions likely to encourage infestation by insects, ectoparasites, or rodents;
(2) Install in accordance with applicable codes and laws any plumbing fixtures, heating equipment, electrical equipment, and mechanical equipment supplied by the occupant; and
(3) Not alter the property so as to create a violation of this Code.
(b) With regard to dwellings, if the building was treated to eliminate insects, ectoparasites, and rodents by a duly licensed exterminator within either (i) two weeks before the date the resident took occupancy or (ii) the preceding six months if there has been more than one residential lease during the preceding six months, the resident of the structure is responsible for keeping the interior of the structure free from insects, ectoparasites, and rodents.
(Ord. No. 2011-108, § 4, 2-9-2011)
Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH10BUNEPR_ARTIXBUST_DIV4MIST_S10-364REOCFetched: 10/26/2026