Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-21
Pest, insect, and rodent control
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(a) Every building, structure, dwelling and premises shall be pest, insect, and rodent-free and maintained in a pest, insect, and rodent-proof condition. (b) The owner shall maintain the building and premises to keep insects, rodents, and other pests from entering the building and dwelling units, inspect and monitor for pests, and eliminate pest infestation in accordance with integrated pest management methods. (c) Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises. Every occupant of a dwelling unit, in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit, shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent-proof or reasonable insect-proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner. (d) Dwelling occupants shall allow access by properly licensed exterminators, when notified at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance, for inspections and treatments of pests, insects, or rodents. Any particular preparation instructions given by the exterminator shall be followed by the occupant prior to treatments.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-21 establishes that all buildings and dwelling units must be kept free of pests, insects, and rodents at all times. Responsibility for extermination shifts depending on the situation: owners bear responsibility when a building's condition allows pests to enter, when infestation spreads across multiple units, or when shared areas are affected, while occupants of single-unit dwellings or solely infested units generally bear responsibility in other circumstances. The rule also requires occupants to allow licensed exterminators access with at least 24 hours' notice and to follow any preparation instructions before treatments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-21, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain buildings in a pest-proof condition through regular inspections, monitoring, and integrated pest management methods. When infestation is found in two or more units or in shared common areas, owners are responsible for arranging extermination. Operators typically document their pest-control efforts, provide proper advance notice before exterminator visits, and ensure the building's structure does not create conditions that allow pests to enter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-21 gives tenants certain protections: if an infestation stems from the owner's failure to maintain the building in a pest-proof condition, or if multiple units or shared spaces are affected, the responsibility for extermination falls on the owner rather than the tenant. Tenants are generally required to allow access to licensed exterminators with at least 24 hours' notice and to follow preparation instructions, but they may have grounds to raise a violation if an owner fails to fulfill their extermination duties. Tenants who believe an owner is not meeting these obligations can document the infestation, communicate concerns in writing to the owner, and consult a local tenant-rights organization or municipal housing office for guidance on available remedies.
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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