Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a § 19a-356
(Formerly Sec. 19-348). Application of act.
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This part may be cited as the “Tenement House Act”, and its provisions shall apply to all cities, boroughs and towns, except its provisions concerning water closets, which provisions shall apply to all cities, boroughs and towns which have a water supply and a sewer system; and its provisions shall apply, except as herein specially provided, only to buildings to be erected, altered or converted to use as tenement houses.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-356 establishes the scope of Connecticut's Tenement House Act, making its general provisions applicable statewide across all cities, boroughs, and towns. However, the rules specifically governing water closets only apply in localities that have both a water supply and a sewer system. With limited exceptions spelled out elsewhere in the Act, the law's requirements generally govern buildings that are newly erected, altered, or converted for use as tenement houses—not existing structures left unchanged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers who are constructing, renovating, or converting buildings into tenement houses in Connecticut should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-356 brings those projects under the full scope of the Tenement House Act. Operators in municipalities with both a water supply and a sewer system must also account for the Act's water closet provisions when planning such projects. Compliant operators typically review all applicable sections of the Act before beginning construction or conversion work to ensure the finished building meets the required standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-356 defines which buildings and localities fall under Connecticut's Tenement House Act, which can be relevant to tenants living in buildings that were erected, altered, or converted as tenement houses. Tenants in municipalities with water and sewer infrastructure may also have protections under the Act's water closet provisions. Those who believe their building may not comply with the Act's requirements can consult a tenant-rights organization or contact their local housing authority to learn about available complaint processes.
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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