Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-41
Toxic substances
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(a) Every owner of a premises shall provide and maintain the premises free from hazards to health, as determined by the director of health, due to the presence of toxic substances. (b) No owner or occupant shall apply a lead-based paint to any surface of any dwelling or dwelling unit.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-41 establishes two related requirements concerning toxic substances in residential settings. First, property owners must keep their premises free from health hazards caused by toxic substances, with the local director of health holding authority to make that determination. Second, the provision flatly prohibits anyone—whether owner or occupant—from applying lead-based paint to any surface of a dwelling or dwelling unit.
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Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. III § 12-41, compliant property owners generally conduct regular inspections to identify and remediate any toxic substance hazards on their premises, and they coordinate with the director of health when questions arise about what constitutes a health hazard. Operators also ensure that no lead-based paint is applied to any surface of a dwelling during renovation, repainting, or maintenance work, and they communicate this prohibition clearly to contractors and maintenance staff working on the property.
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 § 12-41 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if their dwelling contains toxic substance hazards or if lead-based paint has been applied to any surface. Tenants who believe their landlord is not maintaining the premises free from such hazards may consider filing a complaint with the Bristol director of health, who has authority to evaluate and act on those conditions. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local processes are available for addressing potential violations of 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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