Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-22
Same—Plumbing fixtures
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Every occupant of a dwelling unit and every proprietor of a rooming house shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition.
Section 13-22 of the Ansonia Code of Ordinances places a cleanliness obligation on the people who actually use or operate a dwelling's plumbing fixtures. Both individual occupants of dwelling units and proprietors of rooming houses are required to maintain those fixtures in a clean and sanitary state. The rule focuses on the condition of the fixtures themselves, not on their installation or repair.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Rooming house proprietors are directly named in § 13-22 as responsible parties for keeping plumbing fixtures clean and sanitary. Compliant operators typically establish routine cleaning schedules for shared bathrooms and other plumbing fixtures, document those efforts, and address sanitation issues promptly when they arise. Because the obligation runs to the proprietor personally, operators generally do not rely solely on tenants to maintain shared facilities.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 13-22 of the Ansonia Code of Ordinances, occupants of dwelling units bear a direct responsibility to keep the plumbing fixtures in their unit clean and sanitary. Tenants who believe a landlord or rooming house proprietor is failing to meet the same standard may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to Ansonia's local housing or code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand how this provision interacts with other habitability protections that may apply to their situation.
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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