New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-85
Rubbish accumulation
Operative Text
(a) No owner or occupant of a dwelling, dwelling unit or structure shall accumulate rubbish, boxes, lumber, scrap metal or any other material in such a manner that may provide a rodent harborage or rodent food in or about any dwelling, dwelling unit or structure. (b) Materials stored by the owner, or permitted to be stored by the owner, shall be stacked neatly in piles elevated at least eighteen (18) inches above the ground floor.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-85 prohibits both owners and occupants of dwellings from allowing rubbish, lumber, scrap metal, boxes, or similar materials to pile up in ways that could attract or shelter rodents. When materials are stored on the property, the rule requires that they be stacked neatly and kept at least 18 inches off the ground. The provision applies to conditions in and around any dwelling, dwelling unit, or structure covered by the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 3 § 13-85, compliant property owners and managers generally ensure that any stored materials on their premises are arranged in neat, elevated piles—at least 18 inches above the ground floor—and that no accumulation of debris, scrap, or other clutter creates conditions favorable to rodent harborage or feeding. Owners are also responsible for the storage practices they permit tenants or others to carry out on the property. Routine property inspections and clear communication with occupants about storage standards are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-85 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances places obligations on occupants as well as owners, meaning tenants share responsibility for not allowing rubbish or similar materials to accumulate in ways that could harbor rodents. If a tenant believes that conditions created by an owner or another party on the property violate this provision, they may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the relevant New Britain municipal code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options are generally available when housing code conditions are at issue.
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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