Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-50
Surface standards
Operative Text
Section 4-50 Surface standards
A. Every foundation, roof, floor, exterior and interior wall, ceiling, inside and outside stair, handrail, porch, door,
skylight, window and every appurtenance thereto shall be:
(1) Safe to use and capable of supporting the loads that normal use may cause to be placed thereon.
(2) Free of decay and deterioration, cracks, breaks or holes.
(3) Kept structurally sound and in good repair.
(4) Free of cracked, chipped, blistered, flaking or peeling paint, cracked or loose plaster or other defective
conditions.
(5) Weather-tight, watertight and damp-free.
(6) Free of loose material that may create a hazard by falling on persons utilizing the premise(s).
B. All exterior wood surfaces, other than those of decay-resistant woods, shall be protected from the elements
and decay by paint which is not lead-based or by other approved protective covering or treatment. Such
covering shall be compatible with the existing covering.Section 4-50 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code establishes baseline physical conditions that all structural and surface elements of a rental property must meet. Every major component — from foundations and roofs to windows, stairs, and porches — must be structurally sound, free of decay or deterioration, weather-tight, and clear of loose or falling hazards. Exterior wood surfaces that are not naturally decay-resistant must be protected with a non-lead-based paint or other approved treatment that is compatible with whatever covering already exists.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 4-50, compliant rental operators routinely inspect all structural surfaces — including foundations, roofs, floors, walls, ceilings, stairs, handrails, porches, doors, skylights, and windows — to ensure they remain sound, free of cracks or holes, and weather-tight. Operators also address peeling, flaking, or chipped paint and loose plaster promptly, as these conditions are explicitly identified as defective under this section. For exterior wood surfaces, property managers generally apply a non-lead-based paint or other approved protective treatment that is compatible with the existing surface covering.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-50 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when structural or surface elements of their rental unit — such as walls, ceilings, stairs, windows, or porches — show signs of deterioration, cracking, peeling paint, loose plaster, or moisture intrusion. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them in writing and report them to the appropriate Killingly code enforcement authority, which has the power to inspect and require corrections. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand how a violation of Section 4-50 might be raised in housing proceedings or used as a defense in certain landlord-initiated actions.
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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