Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-23
Maintenance of public areas
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Every owner of a dwelling containing two (2) or more dwelling units shall be responsible for maintaining in a clean and sanitary condition the shared or public areas of the dwelling and premises thereof and must remove the ice or snow from sidewalks and exterior stairs within twenty-four (24) hours after the end of the precipitation.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-23, owners of residential buildings with two or more units bear responsibility for keeping all shared and public areas of the property clean and sanitary. The rule also sets a specific timeline for snow and ice removal: sidewalks and exterior stairs must be cleared within 24 hours after precipitation ends. This provision applies to the building and its surrounding premises, not to individual private units.
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Compliance with § 146-23 generally means establishing a routine cleaning schedule for hallways, lobbies, laundry rooms, and other common areas to keep them sanitary at all times. Operators of two-or-more-unit dwellings also need a reliable plan for snow and ice removal from sidewalks and exterior stairs, ensuring clearance is completed within the 24-hour window that begins when precipitation stops. Documenting cleaning and snow-removal activities—such as keeping dated logs or service records—can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
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Section 146-23 establishes that the owner, not the tenant, is responsible for maintaining clean shared areas and for timely ice and snow removal from sidewalks and exterior stairs in buildings with two or more units. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider reporting the issue to the appropriate Stamford municipal code enforcement office, which has authority to investigate violations of this provision. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also provide general information about how to document conditions and what remedies may be available.
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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