New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-171
Compliance with division required
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No person shall occupy or let to another to be occupied any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, unless there is compliance with the requirements of this division.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 8 § 13-171 establishes that no dwelling or dwelling unit may be occupied or rented out for residential living purposes unless it meets all the requirements set out in Division 8. This rule applies to both the act of moving into a unit and the act of renting one out to someone else. The provision functions as a blanket compliance requirement, meaning every other standard in the division must be satisfied before lawful occupancy or letting can occur.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-171 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances, property owners and managers are expected to ensure that every dwelling or dwelling unit fully satisfies Division 8's requirements before allowing a tenant to move in or continuing to rent a unit. Compliant operators typically conduct inspections and address any outstanding code issues prior to executing a lease or handing over keys. Keeping documentation of compliance efforts for each unit is a practice 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.
Section 13-171 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to question whether a unit they occupy or are being offered meets all Division 8 requirements, since occupancy is only lawful when those standards are satisfied. If a tenant believes a unit does not comply, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the local housing or code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Britain ordinances. A failure of compliance with this division may also be relevant as a defense or counterclaim in certain housing-related legal proceedings.
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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