New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-80
Safe and sanitary disposal of rubbish
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Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall store and dispose of all his rubbish in a clean and sanitary manner by placing it in the rubbish containers required by section 13-82 .
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-80 establishes that every person occupying a dwelling or dwelling unit is responsible for storing and disposing of their rubbish in a clean and sanitary way. The rule specifically requires that rubbish be placed in the containers designated under section 13-82, rather than left loose or disposed of by other means. This provision places the disposal obligation squarely on the occupant of the unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-80, compliant property operators generally ensure that appropriate rubbish containers meeting the requirements of section 13-82 are available and accessible to all occupants. Lease agreements and property rules commonly reinforce the occupant's duty to use designated containers and maintain sanitary disposal practices. Operators typically document container placement and condition as part of routine property maintenance records.
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. 3 § 13-80 places the responsibility for clean and sanitary rubbish disposal on each occupant, requiring use of the containers specified under section 13-82. Tenants who believe their building lacks adequate or compliant containers may have grounds to raise that as a related concern, since the provision ties the occupant's duty to the availability of proper receptacles. Tenant-rights organizations or the local housing or code enforcement office can be consulted to better understand how this obligation is applied and enforced in New Britain.
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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