Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-15
General requirements as to construction and maintenance
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(a) No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling, dwelling unit or rooming house which does not comply with the following requirements: (1) Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and roof shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight, in sound repair and capable of affording privacy. (2) Every window, exterior door and basement hatchway shall be reasonably weathertight, watertight, in sound working condition and in good repair. (3) Every inside and outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the load that normal use may cause to be placed thereon, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. (4) Every water closet compartment and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and so as to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (5) Every supplied facility, piece of equipment or utility which is required under this chapter shall be so constructed and installed that it will function safely and effectively and shall be maintained in satisfactory and sanitary working condition. (b) No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any owner or tenant occupied dwelling, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies which discontinuance of service is approved by the health officer. (c) The owner shall keep all and every part of a dwelling or rooming house and the lot on which it is situated in good repair, clean and free from vermin, rodents, dirt, filth, garbage or other thing or matter dangerous to life or health; however, the tenant, if any, shall also be liable if a violation is caused by a willful act, assistance or negligence of his own or of that of any member of his family or household or of his guests.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-15 establishes baseline structural and maintenance standards that must be met before any dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming house may be occupied or rented. The rule requires that foundations, walls, roofs, windows, doors, stairs, porches, bathrooms, and all required utilities be kept weathertight, safe, and in sound working condition. Owners bear primary responsibility for keeping the entire property clean and free of vermin, garbage, and health hazards, though tenants can share liability when a violation results from their own willful acts or negligence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-15, compliant property owners and operators generally ensure that all structural elements—including foundations, roofs, windows, exterior doors, and stairs—are maintained in weathertight, safe, and sound condition before and throughout any tenancy. Operators also keep required facilities and utilities continuously operational, limiting interruptions only to the duration of active repairs or health-officer-approved emergencies. Maintaining documented inspection and repair records is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating ongoing compliance with the property-wide cleanliness and habitability standards this section imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-15 gives tenants the right to occupy a dwelling that meets minimum structural and habitability standards, including safe stairs, weathertight windows and doors, functional utilities, and a property kept free of vermin and health hazards. Tenants who observe conditions that fall short of these standards may report concerns to Ansonia's local health or housing enforcement office, or raise a violation of this section as a defense or counterclaim in relevant legal proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help explain the range of options available when conditions covered by § 13-15 are not being maintained.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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