Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-33
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Section 4-33 General responsibilities A. No person shall maintain any premise(s) other than single family non-rental premises which does not comply with the requirements and applicable minimum property standards of this code. B. No person shall let to another to occupy or use any dwelling or dwelling unit or habitable room, as herein defined, for the purpose of living, sleeping, cooking or eating therein, which does not comply with the requirements and minimum property standards of this code. C. All landlords shall comply with the requirements of this code. D. All tenants shall be responsible for complying with the requirements of this code.
Section 4-33 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code establishes a broad compliance obligation that applies to virtually all rental premises in the jurisdiction. No person may maintain or rent out a dwelling, dwelling unit, or habitable room for living, sleeping, cooking, or eating purposes unless it meets the code's minimum property standards. Both landlords and tenants share responsibility for ensuring the premises conform to these requirements, making compliance a mutual obligation rather than one resting solely on either party.
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Under § 4-33 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code, compliant property owners and managers ensure that every rental dwelling or habitable room they offer meets the code's minimum property standards before and during any tenancy. Operators generally conduct regular inspections of their properties, address maintenance issues promptly, and keep documentation of repairs and conditions to demonstrate ongoing compliance. Because § 4-33 explicitly names landlords as responsible parties, property managers typically familiarize themselves with the full scope of Ch. 4 Art. III to understand what standards apply to their units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-33 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code makes clear that tenants, alongside landlords, bear responsibility for complying with the code's minimum property standards in their dwelling or habitable room. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to maintain a unit in compliance with § 4-33 may consider documenting the conditions, notifying the landlord in writing, or contacting the appropriate Killingly municipal authority responsible for housing code enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help renters understand what options are available when a property does not meet the standards outlined in Ch. 4 Art. III.
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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