a. Every owner of real property within the City is required to maintain such property in a manner so as not to violate the provisions of this Chapter and such owner remains liable for violations thereof regardless of any contract or agreement with any third-party regarding such property.

b. Every occupant, lessee, or holder of any interest in real property, other than as owner of that real property, is required to maintain such property in the same manner as is required of the owner by subsection 10-1.7a., and the duty imposed by subsection 10-1.7a. on the owner of that property shall in no instance relieve those persons herein referred to from that duty. (Ord. #2012-159)