Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-49
Pest, insect and rat control
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Section 4-49 Pest, insect and rat control A. Every building, structure, dwelling and premise(s) shall be pest- , insect- and rat-free and maintained in a pest- , insect- and rat-proof condition. B. Every occupant of a dwelling unit in a dwelling containing more than one dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of pests, insects and/or rats on the premise(s), whenever his dwelling unit is the only one infested. C. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this subsection, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a reasonably pest- , insect- or rat-proof condition; extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever infestation exists in two or more of the dwelling units in any dwelling, or in the shared or public parts of any dwelling containing two or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner. The owner shall be responsible for any extermination necessary in all exterior areas of the structure and premise(s).
Section 4-49 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code establishes a shared but condition-dependent framework for pest, insect, and rat control in rental properties. All buildings and dwellings must be kept free of pests and maintained in a pest-proof condition. When infestation is isolated to a single unit in a multi-unit building, the occupant of that unit generally bears responsibility for extermination; however, when infestation spreads to two or more units, affects shared or common areas, or results from the owner's failure to maintain the property in a pest-proof state, the responsibility shifts to the property owner, who is also always responsible for exterior areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 4-49, compliant property owners and managers generally maintain the building structure, exterior areas, and shared spaces in a condition that prevents pest entry and infestation. When infestation is found in two or more units, in common areas, or is attributable to a structural or maintenance deficiency, owners are expected to arrange and pay for extermination. Keeping records of routine pest-prevention maintenance and promptly addressing reported infestations in common or exterior areas reflects the standard of care this provision contemplates.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-49 gives tenants in multi-unit buildings a defined role in pest control, but also meaningful protections: if an infestation spreads beyond your unit, reaches shared spaces, or stems from the owner's failure to maintain the building in a pest-proof condition, the responsibility for extermination falls on the owner rather than you. Tenants who believe an owner is not meeting this obligation may consider documenting the infestation with photographs and written notices, and can explore filing a complaint with Killingly's local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help clarify how Section 4-49 applies to a particular set of circumstances.
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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