Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-54
Enforcement by citation
Operative Text
(a) If the corrective actions specified in the N.O.V. are not taken as directed, the health director may either issue a written citation to the owner/occupier or refer the matter for prosecution by the State of Connecticut or initiate civil action to enforce the ordinance or statute. A citation shall be in writing and include: (1) A description of the premises sufficient for identification, specifying the violation, which is alleged to exist, and the remedial action required; (2) Detailed information regarding the contents of the N.O.V. (which may be a copy of such N.O.V.) and the failure of the owner/occupier to take the corrective actions specified therein; (3) The amount of the fines, penalties, costs, or fees due for noncompliance; and (4) A statement that the owner/occupier may contest his/her liability and request a hearing before a citation hearing officer by delivering in person or by mail written notice of objection and a request for a hearing, within ten (10) days of the date of receiving the citation. (5) That failure to request such hearing will result in a prompt entry of an assessment and judgment against the person or persons named in the citation. (6) That such judgment may be issued without further notice. (7) Delivery of the citation shall be by the manner provided in section 12-53 (a)(6) of this chapter. (8) Any referral for prosecution relating to housing code violations shall be made in accordance with state laws and rules of procedure.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-54 establishes a formal citation process that the health director may use when a property owner or occupier fails to complete the corrective actions required by a Notice of Violation (N.O.V.). A written citation must describe the property, detail the unresolved violation, specify any fines or penalties owed, and inform the recipient of their right to contest the citation within ten days by requesting a hearing. If no hearing is requested, a judgment may be entered against the named party without further notice, and the matter may alternatively be referred for state prosecution or civil enforcement action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-54, operators who receive a Notice of Violation generally complete all required corrective actions by the stated deadline to avoid escalation to the citation stage. When a citation is issued, compliant operators review the document carefully, noting the specific violation, the fines or penalties listed, and the ten-day window to request a hearing before a citation hearing officer. Keeping thorough records of remediation efforts—dates, contractors, materials, and communications with the health director—supports a clear response if a hearing becomes necessary.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-54 gives tenants context for understanding what happens when a landlord fails to address housing code violations after receiving an N.O.V.: the health director can issue a formal citation, refer the matter for state prosecution, or pursue civil enforcement. Tenants living in properties subject to unresolved violations may find it useful to document conditions and any communications with the landlord or health department. Local tenant-rights organizations or Connecticut legal aid services can help tenants understand how this enforcement process intersects with their housing rights and what options may be available to them.
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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