Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-160
Removal, discontinuance of service facilities or utilities
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No owner, operator, or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility, which is required under this chapter, to be removed from or shut off from, or discontinued for any occupied unit let or occupied by him except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the appropriate authority.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VI § 8-160 establishes that any service, facility, equipment, or utility that is required under the chapter must remain available and operational in occupied rental units. Removal, shut-off, or discontinuation of such services is prohibited except during actual repair or alteration work or during a temporary emergency that has been approved by the appropriate authority. The rule applies to owners, operators, and occupants alike, covering anyone who might cause such an interruption.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VI § 8-160, compliant property operators maintain all required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities in continuous operation for occupied units. When repairs or alterations genuinely require a temporary interruption, operators typically document the work being performed and restore service promptly upon completion. Any emergency-related discontinuance generally requires advance approval from the appropriate authority before service is cut off.
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. VI § 8-160 gives occupants of rental units the right to continuous access to all services, facilities, equipment, and utilities required under the chapter. If a landlord removes or shuts off a required service outside of a documented repair or an authority-approved emergency, that action may constitute a violation of this provision, which tenants can raise as a defense in relevant proceedings or report to the appropriate local authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton housing code can help residents understand what options are generally available when a required service has been discontinued.
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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