Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.380
Rooming houses and hotels—Revocation of licenses (Bridgeport Housing Code)
Operative Text
The housing code enforcement officer may revoke the license of any rooming house, class I, rooming house, class II, or hotel operator licensed under this chapter and after due notice and hearing: (1) upon certification by the chief of police, the fire chief of the fire department, or the director of the department of health that the licensed premises do not comply with the provisions of this chapter, or of any other ordinances, or of the laws of the state, or of the rules and regulations of the departments of health and fire relative to the maintenance of such premises; or (2) if such operator shall have been convicted in any court for keeping premises licensed under this chapter as a house of ill-fame or assignation, or as a house where lewd, dissolute or drunken persons resort, or where drinking, carousing, dancing and fighting are permitted to the disturbance of the neighbors, or where the laws against gaming or the provisions of Chapter 8.80 of this code are permitted to be violated. He shall have the right to subpoena witnesses and documents at any hearing called for this purpose. Any operator aggrieved by the decision of the housing code enforcement officer may appeal to the board of condemnation as outlined in Section 15.12.430 .
Under Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.380, the housing code enforcement officer has the authority to revoke the operating license of a rooming house (Class I or II) or hotel after providing due notice and a hearing. Revocation can occur when certified health, fire, or police officials determine the premises fall out of compliance with applicable laws and regulations, or when an operator has been criminally convicted for maintaining a disorderly or unlawful establishment. Operators who disagree with a revocation decision have the right to appeal to the board of condemnation under Section 15.12.430.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses and hotels licensed under Bridgeport Municipal Code § 15.12.380 are generally expected to maintain continuous compliance with all applicable health, fire, and safety regulations to avoid triggering a revocation proceeding. A compliant operator keeps the premises in good standing with the chief of police, fire chief, and director of health, since certifications from any of these officials can initiate the revocation process. If a revocation hearing is called, the housing code enforcement officer has subpoena power, and operators retain the right to appeal an adverse decision to the board of condemnation as described in Section 15.12.430.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of rooming houses or hotels in Bridgeport may find § 15.12.380 relevant if they believe their building is being operated in violation of health, fire, or safety standards, since those conditions can form the basis for license revocation proceedings initiated by city officials. Tenants who observe serious code violations may consider reporting concerns to the relevant city departments—such as the health department, fire department, or police—whose certifications can trigger a formal review under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bridgeport's housing code can help residents understand how the license revocation process under § 15.12.380 may intersect with their housing situation.
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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