New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-207
Bed linen and towels
Operative Text
The operator of every rooming house shall change supplied bed linen and towels at least once each week, and prior to the letting of any room to any occupant. The operator shall be responsible for maintaining all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-207 establishes that rooming house operators must replace bed linen and towels at minimum once per week and must also provide fresh linen and towels before any new occupant moves into a room. Beyond the regular change schedule, operators bear ongoing responsibility for keeping all supplied bedding clean and sanitary at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-207, compliant rooming house operators maintain a documented weekly schedule for changing bed linen and towels, and they ensure that every room receives a full set of fresh linen and towels before a new occupant takes possession. Operators also keep all supplied bedding in a consistently clean and sanitary condition between scheduled changes. Maintaining records of linen changes and turnover procedures can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-207 gives rooming house occupants the right to clean, sanitary bed linen and towels that are changed at least weekly and refreshed before they move into a room. If an operator is not meeting these standards, tenants may document the conditions and report the concern to New Britain's local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help occupants understand the options available when a rooming house operator is not fulfilling these obligations.
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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