Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.087
MAINTENANCE OF OCCUPIED PREMISES (Waterbury Housing Code)
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Every occupant of a dwelling or dwelling unit shall keep in a clean and sanitary condition that part of the dwelling, dwelling unit and premises thereof which he occupies and controls. (1967 Code, § 9-50) Penalty, see § 10.99
Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.087 establishes that the person living in a dwelling or dwelling unit is responsible for keeping the portions of the property they occupy and control in a clean and sanitary state. The rule places the cleanliness obligation on the occupant rather than solely on the property owner, covering the specific areas within the occupant's use and control. It does not define a minimum standard of cleanliness beyond the general requirement of sanitary conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.087, the cleanliness obligation for occupied areas falls on the occupant, which can be relevant when distinguishing between landlord and tenant responsibilities during inspections or code-enforcement proceedings. Compliant property managers typically document the condition of a unit at move-in and move-out to establish a clear record of which party controlled a given area. Lease agreements often reinforce this statutory duty by referencing the occupant's obligation to maintain sanitary conditions throughout the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.087 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances places a legal duty on occupants to keep the areas they control clean and sanitary, meaning tenants share responsibility for housing conditions alongside their landlord. Tenants who believe a code-enforcement action is being applied unfairly—for example, where a condition stems from a landlord's failure to maintain the structure rather than the occupant's conduct—may have grounds to raise that distinction with local housing or code-enforcement officials. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Waterbury's housing code can help occupants understand how this provision interacts with any landlord obligations that may apply to their situation.
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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