New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-191
Compliance with division required
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house, or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any rooming unit in any rooming house which is not in compliance with the provisions of every section of this article except the provisions of sections 13-77 through 13-101 . Every rooming unit shall comply with all provisions applicable to a "habitable room."
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-191 establishes a blanket compliance requirement for rooming houses: no rooming house may be operated, and no rooming unit within one may be occupied or rented out, unless the property meets every applicable section of Article II—with the exception of sections 13-77 through 13-101. Additionally, each individual rooming unit must satisfy all standards that apply to a "habitable room" under the code. This provision functions as an overarching mandate tying together the specific requirements found elsewhere in the article.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses in New Britain should be aware that § 13-191 requires full compliance with Article II of Chapter 13 before any unit is rented or occupied, excluding only sections 13-77 through 13-101. Compliant operators generally conduct regular inspections of each rooming unit to confirm that habitability standards are continuously met, not just at the time of initial occupancy. Maintaining documentation of inspections and any corrective actions taken is a practice commonly associated with ongoing compliance under this division.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 13-191 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances, tenants in rooming houses have a right to occupy units that meet the full range of Article II standards and satisfy all habitable-room requirements. If a rooming unit appears to fall short of these standards, tenants may have the option of raising a code violation as a defense in certain legal proceedings, filing a complaint with the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Keeping a written record of any conditions that may not meet the habitability requirements referenced in this section can be useful when pursuing any of these general paths.
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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