Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.240
Service, facility, equipment and utility standards (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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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 occupied dwelling let or occupied by him, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the enforcing officer. This shall also apply where there is a lease or verbal agreement.
Under Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.240, owners, operators, and occupants are prohibited from removing, shutting off, or discontinuing any service, facility, equipment, or utility that is required by the housing chapter for an occupied dwelling. The only recognized exceptions are brief interruptions during active repairs or alterations, or during temporary emergencies that have been approved by the enforcing officer. This prohibition applies regardless of whether the tenancy is governed by a written lease or a verbal agreement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.240 requires that compliant property owners and operators maintain all required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities continuously for occupied units. Temporary shutoffs are permissible only during active repair work or in emergency situations where the enforcing officer has granted approval — not as a general management tool or in response to disputes with occupants. Operators typically document the scope and duration of any interruption and, where applicable, obtain the necessary approval before discontinuing service.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.240 protects occupants from having required services, utilities, or facilities cut off by an owner or operator, whether the tenancy is based on a written lease or a verbal agreement. If a service is removed or shut off outside of a documented repair period or an enforcing-officer-approved emergency, that may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe a service has been improperly discontinued can document the interruption, contact Bridgeport's code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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