New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-1
State law re abatement of nuisances in tenement houses—Adopted
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The common council hereby adopts the provisions of sections 47a-56a to 47a-56i of the Connecticut General Statutes, relating to the abatement of nuisances in tenement houses.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-1 formally incorporates Connecticut's state statutes on nuisance abatement in tenement houses—specifically CGS §§ 47a-56a through 47a-56i—into the city's local law. These statutes establish a framework for identifying, reporting, and remedying conditions in multi-unit residential buildings that rise to the level of a legal nuisance. By adopting these provisions, the city signals that the state's nuisance-abatement standards apply within New Britain's tenement housing stock.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-1, operators of tenement houses in New Britain are subject to the nuisance-abatement requirements found in CGS §§ 47a-56a through 47a-56i. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties free of conditions that could be classified as nuisances under those statutes, respond promptly to complaints or notices, and document corrective actions taken. Familiarity with the full scope of the referenced state statutes is a common part of responsible property management in this context.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-1 means that tenants living in tenement houses in New Britain have the protections afforded by CGS §§ 47a-56a through 47a-56i, which address nuisance conditions in their buildings. Tenants who believe a nuisance condition exists may have avenues such as notifying the city, raising the violation as a defense in relevant proceedings, or contacting a tenant-rights organization for guidance on the options available under those statutes. Reviewing the referenced Connecticut General Statutes sections can help tenants understand what conditions qualify and what remedies the law contemplates.
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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