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Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-18

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Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-18
Maintenance or replacement of screens, once properly installed in any one season, becomes the responsibility of the occupant.
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Plain English

Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-18, once screens have been properly installed in a rental unit during a given season, the ongoing maintenance and replacement of those screens shifts from the landlord to the occupant. The rule draws a clear dividing line: proper initial installation is the threshold event that transfers responsibility. After that point, the occupant bears the cost and duty of keeping screens in serviceable condition for the remainder of that season.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under ch. 146 § 146-18, compliant property operators generally ensure that screens are properly installed at the start of each season, since that initial installation is what triggers the transfer of maintenance responsibility to the occupant. Keeping records of when and how screens were installed can help document that the threshold requirement was met. Operators who skip or improperly perform the initial installation may find that maintenance and replacement obligations remain with them rather than shifting to the tenant.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 146-18 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances establishes that once screens are properly installed by the landlord in a given season, the responsibility for their upkeep and replacement passes to you as the occupant. If you believe screens were never properly installed in the first place, that distinction matters under this provision, since the transfer of responsibility depends on proper initial installation having occurred. Tenants with questions about whether this threshold was met may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full ordinance for guidance on how to raise 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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