Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.109
CHANGE OF LINEN (Waterbury Housing Code)
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(A) The operator of every rooming house shall change supplies, bed linen and towels at least once a week, and prior to the letting of any room to any occupant. (B) The operator shall be responsible for the maintenance of all supplied bedding in a clean and sanitary manner. (1967 Code, § 9-64) Penalty, see § 10.99
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.109, rooming house operators are required to replace bed linen, towels, and other supplied items at least once every seven days and must also provide fresh supplies each time a room is rented to a new occupant. Operators bear ongoing responsibility for keeping all supplied bedding clean and sanitary. The provision applies to every rooming house operating within the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators covered by § 154.109 generally maintain a documented linen-change schedule that meets the once-per-week minimum and ensure that fresh linen and towels are in place before any new occupant takes possession of a room. Keeping records of turnover cleaning and linen replacement can help demonstrate compliance with the sanitary-maintenance standard. Bedding that is worn, stained, or otherwise unsanitary should be removed from service to satisfy the ongoing cleanliness obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.109 establishes that rooming house residents are entitled to clean linen and towels changed at least weekly and to fresh supplies whenever they first move into a room. If an operator is not meeting these standards, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the appropriate Waterbury code enforcement or housing authority to report a potential violation. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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