Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-127
Pest extermination
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Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests therein or on the premises. Every occupant of a dwelling containing more than one (1) dwelling unit, shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling unit is the only one (1) infested. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rat-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two (2) or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-127, responsibility for pest extermination in a dwelling shifts depending on the structure type and the source of the infestation. In a single-unit dwelling, the occupant bears full responsibility for eliminating insects, rodents, or other pests. In a multi-unit building, the occupant handles extermination only when their unit is the sole infested one; if two or more units are affected, or if the infestation stems from the owner's failure to keep the building rat-proof or reasonably insect-proof, the responsibility falls on the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-127 generally maintain their buildings in a rat-proof and reasonably insect-proof condition to avoid bearing extermination responsibility. When two or more units in a multi-unit building show signs of infestation, compliant operators treat extermination as an owner obligation and arrange for professional pest control promptly. Keeping records of routine inspections and any remediation work can help demonstrate that a building is being maintained to the standard the ordinance contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-127 gives tenants in multi-unit buildings a basis to assert that extermination is the owner's responsibility when more than one unit is infested or when the infestation traces back to the building's physical condition. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet this obligation may consider documenting the infestation with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and can explore filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help explain what options are generally 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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