Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-33
Accessory structures
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Accessory structures present or provided by the owner, agent or tenant occupant on any premises shall be structurally sound, maintained in good repair, free of insects, rats and rodents and comply with the standards specified in this code and the city zoning regulations, or such structures shall be removed from the premises. The exterior of such structures shall be made weather resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or the use of lead-free paint or other preservatives.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-33 establishes that any accessory structure on a rental property — whether placed there by the owner, agent, or tenant — must be structurally sound, kept in good repair, and free of insects and rodents. The structure must also meet city zoning standards and be weather-resistant through the use of decay-resistant materials or lead-free paint or other preservatives. If a structure cannot meet these requirements, it must be removed from the property entirely.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-33, compliant property operators routinely inspect all accessory structures — such as sheds, garages, or outbuildings — to confirm they are structurally sound and free of pest activity. Operators generally apply decay-resistant materials or lead-free paint or other approved preservatives to exterior surfaces to maintain weather resistance. Structures that cannot be brought into compliance with this section and applicable city zoning regulations are typically removed from the premises rather than left in disrepair.
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. III § 12-33 applies to accessory structures regardless of who placed them on the property, meaning tenants who have installed such structures share responsibility for keeping them compliant. Tenants who observe an owner-provided accessory structure that is deteriorating, pest-infested, or structurally unsound may have grounds to raise the condition as a housing code concern with the appropriate Bristol municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bristol's housing code can help explain what options are generally available when a structure on the premises falls below the standards set out in 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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