Columbia Liability for nuisance ordinance (§ 11-222)
Chapter 11: Health and Sanitation · Article VII. Nuisances
In short: Property owners, their agents in charge, tenants and occupants must all keep the property free of nuisances.
Our plain-English summary, not the official text or legal advice. The ordinance below is what counts.
It is the duty of every owner of property within the city, as well as the owner's agent in charge of the property and every tenant and occupant of the property, to maintain the property free of nuisances.
Official source: City of Columbia official Code of Ordinances (online): look up Sec. 11-222
Text from Supplement 139 (September 3, 2026).
Last checked November 1, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.