Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026) § 9-103
Purposes of article (Groton Art. IV Div. 1: Generally)
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(a) It is hereby declared that the purpose of this article is to protect, preserve, and promote the physical and mental health and social well-being of the people; to investigate and control incidences of communicable diseases; to regulate privately and publicly owned dwellings, let or intended to be let for occupancy as dwellings or dwelling units, for the purpose of maintaining adequate sanitation and public health; and to protect the safety of the people and to promote the general welfare by legislation which shall be applicable to all dwellings now in existence or hereafter constructed. (b) It is hereby further declared that the purpose of this article is to: (1) Establish minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities for light, ventilation, heating and cooling; for safety from fire and accidents; for the use and location and amount of space for human occupancy; and for safe and sanitary maintenance; (2) Determine the responsibilities of owners, operators and occupants of dwellings; and (3) Provide for the administration and enforcement thereof.
Section 9-103 of Groton's Code of Ordinances (Chapter 9, Article IV, Division 1) establishes the overarching goals of the town's housing regulation article. The provision declares that the article exists to protect public health, safety, and general welfare by setting minimum standards for equipment, facilities, light, ventilation, heating, cooling, fire safety, and sanitary conditions in all dwellings—whether privately or publicly owned. It also frames the article's intent to define the responsibilities of owners, operators, and occupants, and to create a system for administering and enforcing those standards.
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Under § 9-103, Groton's housing article applies to all dwellings currently in existence as well as those constructed in the future, meaning property owners and operators are subject to its minimum standards regardless of when a building was built. Compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet baseline requirements for equipment, facilities, ventilation, heating, cooling, fire safety, and sanitary maintenance as defined throughout the article. Understanding that § 9-103 explicitly identifies owner and operator responsibilities as a core purpose of the article signals that subsequent provisions will assign specific duties to those managing rental properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-103 establishes that Groton's housing article is designed, in part, to protect the health, safety, and well-being of the people who occupy dwellings—which includes tenants in privately and publicly owned rental units. The provision's declaration that minimum standards for sanitation, safety, and habitability apply to all dwellings can be relevant context when a tenant believes conditions in their unit fall short of those standards. Tenants who believe their housing conditions conflict with the purposes outlined in § 9-103 may wish to consult the subsequent provisions of the article, contact the relevant local enforcement authority, or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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