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Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-125

Plumbing maintenance

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Operative Text

Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-125
Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all plumbing fixtures therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
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Plain English

Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-125 places the responsibility for keeping plumbing fixtures clean and sanitary on the person who occupies the dwelling unit. The rule also requires that occupants use and operate those fixtures with reasonable care. This applies to all plumbing fixtures within the unit, such as sinks, toilets, and bathtubs.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-125, the day-to-day cleanliness and proper use of plumbing fixtures is assigned to the occupant rather than the property owner. Compliant operators typically document the condition of plumbing fixtures at move-in and move-out to establish a baseline record. Lease agreements often reinforce this occupant-level obligation by referencing the applicable local code requirements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-125 makes occupants responsible for maintaining plumbing fixtures in a clean and sanitary state and for using them with reasonable care. Tenants who believe a plumbing issue stems from a structural defect or landlord neglect rather than occupant misuse may have grounds to distinguish their situation under local housing codes. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help occupants understand how this provision interacts with broader landlord maintenance obligations.

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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

CT Muni § 9-53

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