New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-157
Removal, discontinuance, of service facilities or utilities
Operative Text
No owner, operator or occupant of any dwelling unit shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this article to be removed from, or shut off from, or discontinued for, any premises containing an occupied dwelling or dwelling unit let or occupied hereunder, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the director of health or the chief building inspector.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-157 establishes that required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities in occupied dwellings must remain continuously available to residents. Removal, shutoff, or discontinuation of these essentials is prohibited except during actual repair or alteration work or during temporary emergencies that have been approved by the director of health or the chief building inspector. The rule applies to owners, operators, and occupants alike, ensuring no party can unilaterally cut off required services.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 7 § 13-157, compliant property owners and operators maintain all required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities in a continuous and operational state throughout any tenancy. When repairs or alterations necessitate a temporary interruption, operators generally document the work being performed and restore service as promptly as possible. For any emergency-related discontinuance, operators typically seek advance approval from the director of health or the chief building inspector before interrupting service.
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. II, div. 7 § 13-157 gives occupants of dwelling units a clear protection against the unauthorized removal or shutoff of required services and utilities. If a service is cut off without an active repair, alteration, or an emergency approved by the director of health or chief building inspector, that action may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe a service has been improperly discontinued can document the situation, contact the New Britain building or health department to report a potential violation, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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