Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-27
Owner to provide screens, storm doors, storm windows; occupant to maintain
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The owner of the dwelling or dwelling unit shall provide and hang all screens and double or storm doors and storm windows or thermopane equivalent. Maintenance or replacement of screens, storm doors and windows, once installed, become the responsibility of the occupant.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-27, the responsibility for screens, storm doors, and storm windows is split between two parties. The property owner is required to supply and install these items in the first place. Once they are in place, however, the ongoing upkeep and any needed replacements shift to the occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 8-27 of the Shelton Code places the initial burden of providing and hanging screens, storm doors, storm windows, or thermopane equivalents squarely on the property owner. Compliant operators typically ensure these items are fully installed and in working order before or at the start of an occupancy. Documenting the condition of installed screens and storm fixtures at move-in can help establish a clear baseline for the occupant's maintenance responsibility going forward.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Shelton Code ch. 8, art. II § 8-27, once an owner has installed screens, storm doors, and storm windows, the responsibility for maintaining or replacing them passes to you as the occupant. If you believe the owner never provided or properly installed these items in the first place, that initial obligation remains theirs, and you may have grounds to raise that as a concern with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's housing code can help you understand what options are generally available in situations involving disputed installation responsibilities.
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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