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Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.470

Defacing or removing placard (Bridgeport Housing Code)

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Operative Text

Bridgeport, Conn., Mun. Code §§ 15.12, 15.28 § 15.12.470
No person shall deface or remove any placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such.
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Plain English

Section 15.12.470 of the Bridgeport Municipal Code prohibits anyone from defacing or removing an official condemnation placard that has been posted on a dwelling or dwelling unit declared unfit for human habitation. The placard serves as a public notice of the condemnation status, and the rule preserves its visibility and integrity. This applies to all persons regardless of their relationship to the property.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Bridgeport Mun. Code § 15.12.470, property owners and managers are expected to leave any condemnation placard posted on a dwelling or dwelling unit fully intact and undisturbed. A compliant operator does not remove, cover, alter, or damage such a placard, even if the property is undergoing repairs or remediation. Interfering with an official condemnation notice can compound existing code compliance issues.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Bridgeport Mun. Code § 15.12.470 protects the condemnation placard as an official public notice, meaning no one — including a landlord — is permitted to remove or deface it once it has been posted on a dwelling. If a tenant observes that a condemnation placard has been tampered with or removed, they may report this to the local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations in Bridgeport can also help residents understand what a condemnation notice means for their housing situation 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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