Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-127
Containers for rubbish and garbage required
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Every owner of a commercial structure containing three (3) or more units shall supply an area with facilities or containers for the sanitary and safe storage and/or disposal of rubbish and garbage. In the case of single or two-unit commercial structures it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to furnish such facilities or containers, if not supplied by the owner.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-127 establishes who is responsible for providing rubbish and garbage storage or disposal facilities at commercial structures. For buildings with three or more units, that responsibility falls on the property owner. For single- or two-unit commercial structures, the occupant bears the responsibility unless the owner has already provided the necessary containers or facilities.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-127, owners of commercial properties with three or more units are expected to designate an area and supply appropriate containers or facilities for the sanitary storage and disposal of rubbish and garbage. Compliant operators typically ensure these facilities are in place before tenants take occupancy and maintain them throughout the lease term. Owners of smaller commercial properties with one or two units may still choose to provide these facilities, which would relieve occupants of that obligation under the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. V § 8-127 gives occupants of single- or two-unit commercial structures the responsibility to furnish their own rubbish and garbage containers or facilities, unless the owner has already supplied them. Tenants in buildings with three or more units can look to the property owner to provide these facilities, as the ordinance places that duty squarely on the owner in those cases. Occupants who believe a required facility is missing or inadequate may consider raising the issue with local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Shelton municipal regulations.
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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