Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-101
Compliance required
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(a) No person shall occupy as owner-occupant or let to another for occupancy or use any premises which does not comply with the requirements of this article. (b) The owner of any premises, unless otherwise specified, shall provide and maintain such premises in compliance with the requirements of this article. (c) Every occupant of a premises shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VI § 12-101 establishes a baseline compliance obligation that applies to owners and occupants alike. Owners are prohibited from occupying or renting out any premises that fails to meet the standards set out in Article VI, and they bear ongoing responsibility for keeping those premises in compliance. Occupants, in turn, are required to keep supplied fixtures and facilities clean and sanitary and to use them with reasonable care.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VI § 12-101, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that every unit meets Article VI standards before it is occupied or re-rented, and they maintain those conditions throughout the tenancy. This means conducting regular inspections, addressing maintenance deficiencies promptly, and documenting corrective actions taken. Owners should be aware that the obligation to maintain compliance is ongoing and is not limited to the moment a lease is signed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VI § 12-101 gives occupants both responsibilities and a basis for raising concerns: while tenants are expected to keep supplied fixtures and facilities clean and sanitary and to use them with reasonable care, the owner carries the primary duty to provide and maintain a compliant premises. If a unit appears to fall short of Article VI standards, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting Bristol's local code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in the Bristol area can help occupants understand what remedies or defenses may be available under this provision.
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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