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Except as otherwise provided in a rental agreement or mutual help occupancy agreement, each tenant subject to the provisions of this Title shall:

A. Pay rent without demand or notice at the time and place agreed upon by the parties;

B. Immediately notify the landlord of any defects in the premises hazardous to life, health, or safety;

C. Keep the dwelling unit reasonably clean and dispose of all ashes, garbage, rubbish, junk, and abandoned vehicles in a proper, sanitary, and safe manner;

D. Use all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and other facilities and appliances which are part of the dwelling unit or premises, and the property of the landlord, in a proper, safe, sanitary, and reasonable manner;

E. Refrain from destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any part of the dwelling unit, premises, or common areas, and to require guests to act in like manner;

F. Pay reasonable charges for the repair of damages, other than normal wear and tear, to the dwelling unit, premises, or common areas caused by the tenant or his guests, or to repair such damages as required under the rental agreement, within thirty (30) calendar days of such damage;

G. Conduct himself, and require his guests to conduct themselves, in a manner which does not disturb the quiet enjoyment of others or cause a breach of the peace;

H. Not give up the dwelling unit to others, assign a lease agreement, or sublease the dwelling unit without the written or oral permission of the landlord;

I. Use the dwelling unit only for residential purposes as agreed, and not to use the unit or permit its use for any other purpose, including illegal conduct or any other activity which may harm the physical or social environment of the premises or the area around it.

J. Abide by all rules and regulations promulgated by the landlord in accordance with Section 2-102 of this Title.

K. Provide the landlord access to the dwelling unit to perform maintenance and repairs, inspect the premises, supply necessary or agreed services, or show the dwelling unit to prospective buyers or tenants; provided, that such access shall be at reasonable times when the tenant is present, and upon reasonably written or oral notice from the landlord, except in emergency situations where the health, safety or welfare of the tenant or the tenant’s neighbors is in immediate danger or where the tenant consents. No tenant who unreasonably denies access to a landlord for these purposes may pursue action or grievance on the grounds that any services or repairs were not provided. ONCA 11-41, eff. Apr. 12, 2011.