Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.430
Findings of the board of condemnation (Bridgeport Housing Code)
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If the board of condemnation shall determine that a building constitutes a menace to public safety, it shall find and determine what repairs or alterations are necessary or whether the total destruction of such building is necessary in order that such building shall not constitute a menace to public safety. The board shall also determine and limit the length of time within which such repairs, alterations or destruction of any such buildings shall be completed. The time so limited shall begin to run from the date upon which service of such findings shall be made on the owner of the premises, and the board may for good cause extend such time for a further period not exceeding thirty (30) days. The findings of the board shall be in writing and shall be served upon the owner personally or sent by registered mail to his last known address. If after due diligence, the owner cannot be found or his address shall be unknown, said findings shall, in lieu of such service or registered mail notice, be posted for ten days in a conspicuous place on the building.
Under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 15.12.430, when the board of condemnation concludes that a building poses a threat to public safety, it issues written findings specifying what repairs, alterations, or demolition are required to eliminate that threat. The board sets a deadline for completing the required work, which begins running from the date the findings are formally delivered to the building's owner. The owner receives notice personally, by registered mail to their last known address, or—if they cannot be located after diligent effort—by a ten-day posting on the building itself. The board retains authority to grant one extension of up to thirty days for good cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to proceedings under Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 15.12.430 should be aware that a board of condemnation finding triggers a legally binding deadline to complete specified repairs, alterations, or demolition. Compliant operators generally maintain current contact information on file with local authorities so that formal findings can be served without delay, since the compliance clock starts running from the date of service. Operators also typically document any circumstances that might support a request for the board's discretionary thirty-day extension, should the initial timeframe prove insufficient.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code § 15.12.430 establishes a formal process through which the board of condemnation can require a building owner to repair, alter, or demolish a structure deemed dangerous to public safety. Tenants living in a building that may be subject to such proceedings can contact the City of Bridgeport's relevant municipal offices to inquire about any outstanding condemnation findings or posted notices affecting their building. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help residents understand what a condemnation finding means for their housing situation and what general 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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