Sec.21-82-15. Owner's responsibilities

(a) An owner shall not transfer to the residents of the park any responsibilities assigned to such owner pursuant to Section 21-82 of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(b) An owner shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of utilities and facilities that are underground, including, but not limited to, piping, wires, and oil tanks, regardless of the location of the meter box for such utilities and facilities.  For underground utilities, an owner’s responsibility extends to the shut-off or other connection at the point of entry into the home.  Nothing in this subsection shall affect any agreement between an owner and a third party for the maintenance or repair of an underground utility as long as it does not purport to impose responsibility on a resident.

(c) An owner shall not levy a separate fee upon a resident for the cost of an improvement that is the responsibility of an owner, including, but not limited to, an upgrade of the sewer or septic system, maintenance of roadways, or the removal of damaged trees.  An owner may build such a fee into future rents.

(d) An owner shall be responsible for the trimming and removal of trees when needed.

(e) An owner shall be responsible for the reasonable enforcement of the provisions of the lease and park rules when violations by residents affect the health or safety of other residents.

(Effective July 3, 2018)