New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-17
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(a) It is hereby declared that the purpose of this article is to protect, preserve and promote the physical and mental health and social well-being of the residents of this municipality, to prevent and control the incidence of communicable and chronic disease, to avoid and eliminate the environmental hazards to health, to regulate privately and publicly owned dwellings for the purpose of maintaining adequate sanitation and public health, to protect the safety of the people, and to promote the general welfare This article shall be applicable to all dwellings now in existence or hereafter constructed in this municipality. (b) It is hereby further declared that for all such dwellings this article shall: (1) Establish minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, air quality and thermal conditions; (2) Establish minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities for safety from fire and accidents; (3) Establish minimum standards for the use and location and amount of space for human occupancy; (4) Establish minimum standards for the maintenance of a safe, sanitary and healthy environment. (c) In addition, this article will determine the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of dwellings and it will provide for the administration and enforcement of all aforesaid standards and responsibilities.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 1 § 13-17 establishes the overarching purpose of the city's housing code, which applies to every dwelling in New Britain—whether existing or newly built. The article sets minimum standards covering basic equipment and facilities, light, ventilation, air quality, thermal conditions, fire and accident safety, occupancy space, and sanitation. It also defines the responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants, and creates a framework for administering and enforcing those standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 1 § 13-17, property owners and operators are subject to a comprehensive set of minimum housing standards that apply to all dwellings in the municipality. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet baseline requirements for ventilation, lighting, thermal conditions, fire safety, occupancy limits, and sanitation. Because this provision also establishes the enforcement framework, property managers typically maintain records and conduct regular inspections to demonstrate ongoing compliance with each category of standards outlined in the article.
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. 1 § 13-17 affirms that every resident of a dwelling in New Britain is entitled to housing that meets minimum standards for health, safety, sanitation, and habitability. Tenants who believe their dwelling falls short of these standards—such as inadequate ventilation, poor lighting, fire hazards, or unsanitary conditions—may have grounds to raise a violation under this article. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local housing or health authority, raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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