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Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-85

Foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, rooms

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Operative Text

Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-85
Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling and room shall be reasonably weathertight and rodentproof; shall be capable of affording privacy; and shall be kept in good repair.
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Plain English

Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-85 establishes baseline structural standards for residential spaces. Every foundation, floor, wall, ceiling, and room in a dwelling must be reasonably weathertight, protected against rodent entry, capable of providing privacy, and maintained in good repair. The rule applies as an ongoing condition, not merely at the time of initial occupancy.

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For Property Managers

Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-85, compliant property operators routinely inspect foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, and rooms for gaps, cracks, or deterioration that could allow weather infiltration or rodent entry. Operators generally address maintenance issues promptly and ensure that structural elements provide adequate privacy between units and from the exterior. Keeping documentation of inspections and repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.

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 § 9-85 gives tenants a basis to expect that their dwelling's structural components—foundations, floors, walls, ceilings, and rooms—are weathertight, rodentproof, privacy-preserving, and in good repair. If these conditions are not met, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation as a defense in certain legal proceedings or to file a complaint with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Glastonbury. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand 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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Rules and statutes that cite this regulation

CT Muni § 9-53

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