Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.31
Kitchen sink required
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Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink in good working condition and properly connected to a water and sewer system approved by the director of health. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.31, every dwelling unit is required to have a kitchen sink that works properly and is connected to a water and sewer system that the director of health has approved. The rule sets a baseline habitability standard for kitchen plumbing in all dwelling units. A sink that is broken, disconnected, or connected to an unapproved system would not satisfy this requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.31 places the obligation on dwelling-unit operators to ensure that each unit contains a kitchen sink in good working condition at all times. Compliant property managers routinely inspect kitchen plumbing for leaks, drainage issues, or disconnections, and verify that the water and sewer connections meet the standards approved by the director of health. Maintenance records documenting the condition of kitchen plumbing can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.31 establishes a tenant's right to a functioning kitchen sink connected to an approved water and sewer system in every dwelling unit. If a kitchen sink is broken, missing, or improperly connected, that condition may constitute a housing code violation subject to penalties outlined in § 152.199. Tenants who believe this standard is not being met can consider contacting the Hamden director of health's office, filing a housing code complaint with the appropriate local authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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