Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.071
SCREENS (Waterbury Housing Code)
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(A) During that portion of each year when the Director of Health deems it necessary for protection against mosquitoes, flies and other insects, every door opening directly from a dwelling unit to outdoor space shall have screens and a self-closing device; and every window or other device with openings to outdoor space, used or intended to be used for ventilation shall be adequately screened; provided that, the screen shall not be required during the period in rooms deemed by the Director of Health to be located high enough in the upper stories of buildings as to be free from such insects, and in rooms located in areas of the city which are deemed by the Director of Health to have so few insects as to render screens unnecessary. (B) Screens shall be furnished by the tenant, except in those cases where there is a mutual agreement as to screens between landlord and tenant. (1967 Code, § 9-46) Penalty, see § 10.99
Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.071 establishes that during insect season—as determined by the Director of Health—exterior-facing doors of dwelling units must have screens and self-closing devices, and windows or other ventilation openings must be adequately screened. Exceptions apply to rooms the Director of Health determines are high enough or located in areas with so few insects that screening is unnecessary. Under this provision, the default responsibility for furnishing screens falls on the tenant, unless the landlord and tenant have reached a mutual agreement otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.071, landlords who have entered into a mutual agreement with tenants to supply screens should ensure those screens are in place and functional during the period the Director of Health designates as insect season. Compliant operators typically document any such mutual agreements in writing to avoid ambiguity about who bears responsibility for screen installation and maintenance. Landlords should also be aware that doors opening directly to outdoor space must include a self-closing device during the applicable season, regardless of any screen-furnishing arrangement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.071 makes clear that, absent a mutual agreement with a landlord, tenants are generally responsible for furnishing their own screens during the insect season identified by the Director of Health. If a landlord has agreed to provide screens and has not done so, tenants may have grounds to raise that agreement as a basis for a complaint with Waterbury's local health or housing enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing code can help residents understand what options are available when a mutual agreement is in dispute.
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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