New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-149
Fences
Operative Text
All fences provided by the owner or an occupant on the premises shall be constructed of manufactured metal fencing material, wood, masonry, or other inert material. Such fences shall be maintained in good condition. Wood materials shall be protected against decay by use of paint or other preservative. The permissible height and other characteristics of all fences shall conform to the appropriate statutes, ordinances, and regulations of the state and the city. Whenever any egress from the dwelling opens into a fenced area, the fence shall include a means of egress from the premises to any public way adjacent thereto.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-149 establishes standards for fences on residential premises. Fences must be built from approved materials — manufactured metal, wood, masonry, or similar inert materials — and kept in good repair, with wood surfaces protected from decay through paint or preservative treatment. Fence height and other characteristics must comply with applicable state and city rules, and any fenced area that a dwelling's exit opens into must include a gate or other means of reaching an adjacent public way.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-149, compliant property operators generally ensure that any fence on the premises is constructed from an approved material — such as metal, wood, or masonry — and is kept in good condition throughout the tenancy. Wood fencing is routinely treated with paint or a preservative to guard against decay. Operators also verify that fence height meets city and state requirements and that any fenced area accessible from a dwelling exit has a clear path to a public way, so egress is never obstructed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-149 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if a fence on the property is deteriorating, built from unapproved materials, or blocks a required exit path from the dwelling. Tenants who believe a fence violates these standards may report the condition to New Britain's code enforcement or housing inspection office, which has authority to require the owner to bring the fence into compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Britain's housing code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes are available.
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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