Bethel, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 63 (2026) § 63-15
Violations and penalties (Bethel Housing Standards, Rental Unit)
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Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or who shall willfully refuse or fail to obey an order of the enforcing officer or the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals to comply with this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted hereunder shall, upon conviction, be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100.
Section 63-15 of Bethel, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances establishes a criminal penalty for violations of Chapter 63's housing provisions. Any person found guilty of violating the chapter's requirements—or of willfully ignoring a compliance order from the enforcing officer or the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals—faces a fine upon conviction. The fine range set by this provision is between $50 and $100.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 63-15, property owners and managers in Bethel are expected to comply with all requirements of Chapter 63 and to follow any compliance orders issued by the enforcing officer or the Basic Building Code Board of Appeals. Operators who receive such an order and willfully disregard it face the same criminal fine exposure as those who commit an underlying violation. Maintaining records of corrective actions taken in response to any official notices is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating good-faith compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 63-15 signals that Chapter 63's housing standards carry enforceable weight in Bethel, with fines available against those who violate the chapter or defy official compliance orders. Tenants who believe a landlord is violating Chapter 63 may consider contacting Bethel's enforcing officer, who has authority to issue orders and pursue penalties under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut municipal housing codes can help residents understand what options are generally available when local housing standards are not being met.
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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