§ 348-7Receptacles.A.The owner, agent, lessee, tenant or occupant of every dwelling orother premises where refuse accumulates shall provide and keep on suchpremises sufficient and suitable receptacles, with tight-fittingcovers, for receiving and holding the aforesaid refuse.(1)"Sufficient" is defined for the purpose of this section to be at leastone receptacle for each family unit or other occupant of premises andat least two such receptacles for each restaurant, market, store orsimilar business establishment where the aforesaid refuse shallaccumulate.(2)"Suitable" is defined for the purpose of this section to be awatertight metal receptacle with a closely fitted cover so constructedas to prevent spilling or leakage of its contents.

They will also be responsible for any possible damage to the house (such as leakage). 

The amount of air leakage and thermal conductance/resistance (insulation) is far more important to the size of the system (measured in tonnage).

With more experience I have noticed that the homes I have with awnings sometimes have water leakage problems.

You probably have duct leakage or disconnected ducts at the plenum. 

The home need some instant patches - roof leakage, but is currently rented.I assume the best option will be to close on it, get the insurance and fix the leak.

Additionally, his car was leaking oil in my garage and my contract specifically requires that the garage floor is clean and no oil leakage.  

That will stop the air leakage.

There was no evidence of any leakage of combustion gases or hydrocarbons.

And then there is leakage and failure.