New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-213
Cooking
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Cooking in rooming units and dormitories is prohibited.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-213 establishes a flat prohibition on cooking inside rooming units and dormitories. This means that neither residents nor anyone else may cook within those individual units or dormitory spaces. The rule applies regardless of the type of cooking equipment or method that might be used.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-213, operators of rooming houses and dormitories are generally expected to ensure that no cooking activity takes place within individual units or dormitory rooms. Compliant operators typically communicate this prohibition clearly to residents at move-in and through posted notices, and they avoid providing or permitting cooking appliances in those spaces. Maintaining records of resident acknowledgment of this rule is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-213 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances means that cooking is not a permitted activity within your rooming unit or dormitory space. If a landlord is requiring or pressuring residents to cook in spaces where it is prohibited, or if there are concerns about how this rule is being applied, residents may wish to contact the relevant local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the New Britain area can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with their broader housing rights.
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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