Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-19
Plumbing fixtures
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall keep all supplied fixtures and facilities therein in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be responsible for the exercise of reasonable care in the proper use and operation thereof.
Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-19 establishes that the person living in a dwelling unit bears responsibility for keeping all plumbing fixtures and facilities supplied to them in a clean and sanitary state. The rule also requires that occupants use and operate those fixtures with reasonable care. This is a conduct standard applied to the occupant, not the property owner, for the day-to-day condition of supplied fixtures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 146 § 146-19, the day-to-day cleanliness and proper use of supplied fixtures is the occupant's responsibility, which can be relevant when assessing the source of damage or unsanitary conditions during inspections or at move-out. Compliant operators typically document the condition of fixtures at move-in and move-out to distinguish between pre-existing issues and those arising from occupant use. Lease provisions that reinforce the occupant's duty of reasonable care are generally consistent with this ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 146-19 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances places an affirmative duty on occupants to maintain supplied fixtures in a clean and sanitary condition and to use them with reasonable care. This means that damage or unsanitary conditions resulting from misuse could be attributed to the occupant rather than the landlord. Tenants who have questions about how this duty interacts with a landlord's separate maintenance obligations may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review Stamford's broader housing code.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.