Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-76
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. V § 12-76 establishes a baseline compliance obligation that runs in multiple directions at once. No one may occupy or rent out a property that fails to meet the standards set out in Article V, and the property owner bears the primary duty to provide and maintain those conditions. Occupants, in turn, carry a parallel responsibility to keep supplied fixtures and facilities clean, sanitary, and properly used.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. V § 12-76, compliant property owners generally ensure that every unit meets Article V standards before it is occupied or re-let, and they maintain those conditions on an ongoing basis. This means routinely inspecting and repairing supplied fixtures and facilities so the premises remain in conforming condition throughout any tenancy. Operators typically document maintenance activities to demonstrate that the property meets the article's requirements at all relevant times.
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. V § 12-76 gives tenants a right to occupy premises that meet Article V's standards, and it also places a duty on tenants to keep supplied fixtures and facilities clean, sanitary, and properly operated. If a property falls out of compliance due to owner neglect, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this section as a defense in relevant proceedings or to file a complaint with the appropriate local housing or code-enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bristol's housing code can help explain what 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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