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Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-82

Cooking (Hartford Housing Code and Rental Licensing Program)

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Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-82
A. Cooking in a hotel unit shall be prohibited except in those hotels operating as residential hotels, which include kitchens.
B. Communal cooking and dining facilities shall be prohibited in a hotel, except as approved by the director of health in writing.
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Plain English

Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-82 establishes rules about cooking in hotel settings. Standard hotel units are not permitted to be used for cooking, though hotels that operate as residential hotels and include kitchens are exempt from this restriction. Communal cooking and dining areas are also barred from hotels unless the director of health has granted written approval.

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For Property Managers

Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-82, operators of standard hotels generally ensure that individual units are not equipped or used for cooking purposes. Operators of residential hotels that include kitchens may permit cooking within those kitchen-equipped units. Any hotel seeking to offer communal cooking or dining facilities must obtain prior written approval from the director of health before making such facilities available.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-82 affects what cooking arrangements are permissible in the hotel or residential hotel where you reside. If you live in a residential hotel that includes a kitchen, cooking in that kitchen-equipped unit is generally allowed under this provision. Tenants who believe a hotel is operating communal cooking or dining facilities without proper written authorization from the director of health may consider contacting Hartford's health department or 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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