Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-32
Maintenance of dwelling units
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(a) Every owner of a dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and its premises. He shall provide for the lighting of all public halls at night. (b) Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit, and premises which he occupies and controls.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-32 establishes a shared responsibility for cleanliness and sanitation in residential properties. Owners of buildings with two or more units are responsible for keeping common and public areas clean, sanitary, and lit at night. Occupants, meanwhile, are responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the specific spaces they occupy and control.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-32, operators of multi-unit residential properties generally maintain common areas—hallways, stairwells, lobbies, and shared outdoor spaces—in a clean and sanitary state. Compliant property managers also ensure that public hallways are adequately lit during nighttime hours. Routine inspection schedules and documented cleaning logs are among the practices commonly associated with meeting these obligations.
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 § 5-32 gives occupants a defined responsibility for the cleanliness and sanitary condition of the dwelling unit and any premises they occupy and control. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to maintain shared or public areas may have grounds to raise that failure as a housing code violation. Local tenant-rights organizations or the relevant municipal housing authority can provide general information about how complaints under this provision are typically filed and processed.
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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