Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-35
Stoves and refrigerators
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Each stove or similar device for cooking food and each refrigerator or similar device for the safe storage of food in a dwelling unit shall be properly installed and maintained, and all necessary connections for safe and efficient operation shall be made. Each such stove and/or refrigerator shall be maintained in a sanitary condition.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-35 establishes that every cooking appliance and food-storage appliance in a dwelling unit must be properly installed, connected, and kept in working order. The rule also requires that these appliances be maintained in a sanitary condition at all times. This standard applies to any device that functions like a stove or refrigerator, regardless of its specific form.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-35, compliant property operators generally ensure that all stoves, ranges, and refrigerators provided in dwelling units are professionally installed with all necessary utility connections in place before occupancy. Routine inspections and prompt repairs help demonstrate that appliances remain in safe, efficient, and sanitary working condition throughout a tenancy. Keeping maintenance records and responding quickly to reported appliance issues are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
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 § 12-35 gives tenants a basis to expect that cooking and food-storage appliances in their unit are properly installed, fully operational, and kept in a sanitary state. If an appliance is broken, improperly connected, or unsanitary, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to the relevant Bristol municipal code enforcement authority. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help clarify what documentation to gather and what general options 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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