Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.090
HANGING SCREENS (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
Every occupant of a dwelling unit shall be responsible for hanging all screens, except where the owner has agreed to supply the service. (1967 Code, § 9-53) Penalty, see § 10.99
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.090, the responsibility for hanging window and door screens in a dwelling unit falls on the occupant by default. The only exception is when the property owner has separately agreed to provide that service. This rule establishes a clear default allocation of a routine maintenance task between the two parties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.090, property owners and managers are not automatically required to hang screens for tenants — that duty rests with the occupant unless the owner has agreed otherwise. Operators who do choose to offer screen-hanging as a service should ensure that agreement is clearly documented in the lease or a written addendum to avoid ambiguity. Maintaining records of any such agreements helps demonstrate compliance with the ordinance's exception.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.090 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances places the responsibility for hanging screens on the occupant, so tenants should be aware this task is generally theirs to perform. If a landlord has agreed to provide this service, that agreement — whether written or verbal — may create an enforceable obligation on the owner's part. Tenants who believe an agreed-upon service is not being provided may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the penalty provisions referenced in § 10.99 of the Code for further guidance on available options.
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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