New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-159
Abandoned refrigerators and stoves; accumulations of trash
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No owner, operator or occupant of a building shall leave abandoned refrigerators and/or stoves with or without doors removed on porches or other premises, nor permit the accumulation of trash on back porches and/or in yards, even where adequate trash pails or containers have not been provided.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-159 prohibits anyone who owns, operates, or occupies a building from leaving abandoned refrigerators or stoves on porches or other parts of the property, regardless of whether the doors have been removed. The rule also bars allowing trash to pile up on back porches or in yards, and this obligation applies even when proper trash containers have not been supplied. The provision places responsibility on all parties connected to the property — owners, operators, and occupants alike.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-159, compliant property owners and operators generally ensure that no abandoned appliances such as refrigerators or stoves are stored on porches or exterior areas of their properties. They also maintain yards and back porches free of accumulated trash, and do not rely on the absence of provided trash containers as a justification for allowing debris to collect. Routine property inspections and clear communication with tenants about disposal expectations are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-159 makes clear that occupants, not just owners or operators, share responsibility for keeping porches and yards free of abandoned appliances and accumulated trash. Tenants who observe violations — whether by other occupants or by the property owner — may have the option of reporting conditions to the relevant New Britain municipal code enforcement office. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify how this shared responsibility interacts with any lease obligations or landlord duties in a given rental situation.
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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