Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-22
Bathroom floor surfaces
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Every toilet floor surface and bathroom floor surface shall be constructed and maintained so as to be reasonably impervious to water and to permit such floor to be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-22 establishes a baseline standard for bathroom and toilet room floors in residential dwellings. The rule requires that these floor surfaces be built and kept in a condition that resists water penetration and can be readily cleaned and kept sanitary. Both the original construction and the ongoing upkeep of the floor must meet this standard.
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Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-22, property owners and managers are generally expected to install bathroom and toilet room flooring materials that resist water absorption—such as tile, sealed vinyl, or similar impervious surfaces—and to keep those surfaces in good repair. Routine inspections to identify cracked grout, damaged flooring, or deteriorating sealants help demonstrate ongoing compliance. Addressing water damage or surface deterioration promptly is consistent with the maintenance obligations this section describes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-22 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if bathroom or toilet room floors are not water-resistant or cannot be kept clean and sanitary—for example, if flooring is cracked, rotting, or persistently absorbing moisture. Tenants may document the condition with photographs and notify their landlord in writing to create a record of the issue. If the problem is not addressed, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local housing or building inspection authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Greenwich housing code.
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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