Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-38
Compliance required; responsibility of occupant
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Section 4-38 Compliance required; responsibility of occupant A. No person shall let to another for occupancy or use or maintain any premise(s), as herein defined, which does not comply with the requirements of this Article. B. The owner of any premise(s), as herein defined unless otherwise specified, shall provide and maintain such premise(s) in compliance with the requirements of this Article. C. Every occupant of a premise(s) as herein defined shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
Section 4-38 of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code establishes a shared compliance framework for rental premises. No person may rent out or maintain a property that fails to meet the Article's requirements, and owners bear the primary duty to provide and keep premises in compliance. Occupants, in turn, are responsible for keeping supplied fixtures and facilities clean, sanitary, and properly used.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-38, property owners and managers in Killingly are expected to ensure that any rental premises they offer or maintain meets all standards set out in Article III of the Rental Housing Standards Code before and throughout any tenancy. Compliant operators generally conduct regular inspections of fixtures and facilities to confirm ongoing compliance, rather than waiting for complaints to arise. Owners should also be aware that the prohibition on letting non-compliant premises applies at the point of rental as well as throughout the occupancy period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-38 places certain responsibilities on occupants as well as owners: tenants are expected to keep supplied fixtures and facilities clean, sanitary, and properly operated. If a tenant believes an owner is failing to maintain the premises in compliance with Article III of Killingly's Rental Housing Standards Code, general enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help clarify what obligations fall on the owner versus the occupant 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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