Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-28
Extermination of insects and rodents
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(a) Responsibilities of occupants. Every occupant of a dwelling containing a single dwelling unit shall be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents, or other pests therein or on the premises; and every occupant of a dwelling unit, in a dwelling containing more than one (1) dwelling unit, shall be responsible for such extermination whenever his dwelling is the only one infested. (b) Responsibilities of owners. Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this section, whenever infestation is caused by failure of the owner to maintain a dwelling in a rodent proof or reasonable insect proof condition, extermination shall be the responsibility of the owner. Whenever, infestation exists in two (2) units or more of the dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units, extermination thereof shall be the responsibility of the owner.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-28, responsibility for pest extermination in a dwelling depends on the type of unit and the source of the infestation. In a single-unit dwelling, the occupant bears full responsibility for extermination. In a multi-unit building, the occupant is responsible only when their unit is the sole infested one; if two or more units are infested, or if the infestation stems from the owner's failure to maintain the building in a rodent-proof or reasonably insect-proof condition, the responsibility shifts to the owner.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-28 generally maintain their buildings in a structurally sound, rodent-proof, and reasonably insect-proof condition to avoid bearing extermination liability. When two or more units in a multi-unit building show signs of infestation, compliant operators typically arrange and pay for professional extermination promptly. Keeping records of routine inspections and pest-control treatments can help demonstrate that maintenance obligations under this section are being met.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-28, tenants in multi-unit buildings have a right to have the owner handle extermination when more than one unit is infested or when the infestation results from the building's poor structural condition. Tenants who believe an owner is failing to meet these obligations may consider documenting the infestation with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and can explore filing a complaint with the relevant local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in the Shelton area can help explain available options under this provision.
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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