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New Franklin Sanitary Facilities and Conditions ordinance (§ 515.030)

Chapter 515: Minimum Housing Standards

A. Facilities.

1. Every dwelling unit shall have a flush toilet in a separate, private room.

2. Every dwelling unit shall have a fixed basin and a shower or tub in proper operating condition with hot and cold running water.

3. Hot and cold running water shall be present in the dwelling unit.

4. Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub, shower and toilet shall be connected to either a public or private approved water and disposal system.

B. Conditions.

1. The dwelling unit and its equipment shall be free of vermin and rodent infestation.

2. The owner shall be responsible for maintaining sanitary conditions in all public or common areas. If infestation occurs in the rental units, the landlord shall be responsible for extermination.

3. The tenants shall be responsible for maintenance of the occupied unit in a clean and non-destructive manner.

4. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with a closed receptacle accepted by the City for the disposal of garbage and trash.

Official source: New Franklin City Code, page 27 of the city's PDF

Last checked October 30, 2026. The city's official copy controls; this page is a reading copy, not legal advice.