Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-54d
Public halls.
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(a) Dark or poorly ventilated public halls in tenement, lodging or boarding houses shall be remedied in such manner as is deemed practicable and ordered by the board of health or enforcing agency. (b) The owner of each tenement house shall provide for the lighting of all public halls at night.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-54d, public hallways in tenement, lodging, and boarding houses must be adequately lit and ventilated. Owners are required to light all public halls at night, and any halls found to be dark or poorly ventilated must be corrected in a manner deemed practicable by the local board of health or enforcing agency. This provision establishes a baseline habitability standard for shared interior spaces in covered residential buildings.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-54d places clear obligations on tenement house owners to ensure that public hallways are lit at night and that any ventilation deficiencies are addressed as directed by the local board of health or enforcing agency. Compliant operators typically maintain functional lighting fixtures in all common corridors and respond promptly to any official orders regarding ventilation improvements. Keeping records of maintenance, inspections, and any correspondence with the enforcing agency can help demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-54d gives tenants in tenement, lodging, or boarding houses the right to expect adequately lit and ventilated public hallways. If common areas are persistently dark or poorly ventilated, tenants may report the condition to the local board of health or enforcing agency, which has authority to order corrections. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, including how such violations might be raised in relevant housing proceedings.
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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