Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.90
Bed linen and towels supplied
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The operator of every rooming house shall change supplied bed linen and towels therein at least once each week, and prior to the letting of any room to any occupant. The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.90 of the Hamden Housing Code requires rooming house operators to replace bed linen and towels at least once per week and to provide freshly changed linens before any new occupant moves into a room. Operators are also responsible for keeping all supplied bedding clean and sanitary at all times. This rule establishes a baseline hygiene standard for rooming house accommodations in Hamden.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.90 of the Hamden Housing Code, compliant rooming house operators maintain a regular weekly schedule for changing bed linen and towels, and ensure that all linens are freshly changed before a new occupant takes possession of any room. Operators also keep records or routines that demonstrate ongoing maintenance of bedding in a clean and sanitary condition. Penalties for non-compliance are referenced in § 152.199 of the same code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.90 of the Hamden Housing Code gives rooming house occupants the right to clean, freshly changed bed linen and towels at least once a week and upon moving into a room. If an operator is not meeting this standard, tenants may document the conditions and consider filing a complaint with Hamden's local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with the Hamden Housing Code can help explain available options under § 152.90 and the associated penalty provisions in § 152.199.
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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