New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-98
Provision for stove and refrigerator
Operative Text
Both a stove or similar device for cooking food and a refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food at temperatures less than forty-five (45) degrees Fahrenheit but more than thirty-two (32) degrees Fahrenheit under ordinary summer conditions shall be properly installed with all necessary connections for safe, sanitary and efficient operation; provided, however, that, such stove, refrigerator, and/or similar devices, need not be installed when the dwelling unit is not occupied and when the occupant is expected to provide the same at time of occupancy. In that case, a sufficient space for the safe and efficient installation and operation of such stove, refrigerator and/or similar devices shall be provided.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 4 § 13-98 establishes that occupied dwelling units must be equipped with a functioning cooking appliance and a refrigeration appliance capable of keeping food safely cold under ordinary summer conditions. Both appliances must be properly installed with all connections needed for safe, sanitary, and efficient use. An exception applies when a unit is unoccupied and the incoming occupant is expected to supply their own appliances, in which case the unit must still provide adequate space for their safe installation and operation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 4 § 13-98, operators of occupied rental units generally ensure that a stove and refrigerator—or equivalent appliances—are properly installed and fully connected before a tenant takes occupancy. When a rental arrangement calls for the tenant to supply their own appliances, compliant operators confirm in advance that sufficient, appropriately configured space exists for safe installation and operation of those appliances. Keeping records of appliance condition, installation status, and any lease terms addressing tenant-supplied equipment is a common practice among operators managing 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 13-98 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 4 gives tenants in occupied units a right to a properly installed cooking appliance and a refrigerator that maintains safe food-storage temperatures. If these appliances are absent, non-functional, or improperly installed, a tenant may have grounds to raise the deficiency as a housing code violation with the appropriate New Britain municipal enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand the range of options available, including how to document conditions and what complaint processes may apply.
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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