Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-102
Application, maintenance of interior paint
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The responsibility for the application and maintenance of interior paint may be transferred by agreement between landlord and tenant, to the tenant.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. III § 8-102, the default responsibility for applying and maintaining interior paint in a rental unit can be shifted away from the landlord to the tenant, but only if both parties reach a mutual agreement to do so. Without such an agreement, the responsibility remains with the landlord. The provision does not specify what form that agreement must take, only that one must exist between the two parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-102, landlords who wish to transfer interior paint upkeep to a tenant should ensure that any such transfer is documented through a clear, written agreement with the tenant before assuming the tenant has taken on that obligation. Compliant operators generally keep records of any such agreements as part of the lease file. Absent a documented agreement, the responsibility for interior paint application and maintenance continues to rest with the property owner or manager.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-102 establishes that interior paint maintenance is the landlord's responsibility unless you have specifically agreed to take it on. If you have not entered into such an agreement, you may have grounds to raise a violation if the landlord fails to maintain interior paint. Tenants who believe this provision is being misapplied may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full Shelton Code of Ordinances for additional context on how to address the 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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