Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.070
Proceedings of hearing (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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The proceedings at such hearing, including the findings and decision of the board of condemnation of the city, shall be reduced to writing and entered as a matter of public record in the office of the housing code enforcement officer. Such record shall also include a copy of every notice or order issued in connection with the matter.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.070, the full proceedings of a condemnation hearing—including the board's findings and its final decision—must be put in writing and preserved as a public record in the office of the housing code enforcement officer. Every notice or order connected to the matter must also be included in that record. This requirement ensures that the official record of any condemnation action is complete, documented, and accessible to the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a condemnation hearing under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.070 should be aware that all proceedings, findings, and decisions from such hearings become part of a formal public record maintained by the housing code enforcement officer. Compliant operators typically retain copies of every notice and order issued in connection with their property, since those documents are also entered into the official record. Keeping organized records of all correspondence with the board helps operators track the status of any condemnation matter and respond appropriately to official findings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.070, tenants have the right to know that any condemnation hearing involving their housing is documented as a public record in the housing code enforcement officer's office, including all findings, decisions, notices, and orders. Because these records are public, tenants can generally request access to review the documented history of a condemnation action affecting their home. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help tenants understand how to access these records and what options may be available based on the board's findings.
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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