East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-36
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: Address means a location as described by the full street number, if any, the street name, apartment number, if any, and the city or town. Agent in charge means one who manages real estate, including, but not limited to, the collection of rents, keeping up with maintenance, and supervision of property. For the purposes of this chapter, an agent in charge is considered to act on behalf of a nonresident owner-landlord who is not a natural person. Contact information means the name, address(es), telephone number(s), and e-mail address(es) of the nonresident owner-landlord and the agent for property in charge of said property, if any. Dwelling unit means any house or building, or portion thereof, which is rented, leased, or hired out to be occupied, or is arranged or designated to be occupied, as the home or residence of one (1) or more persons living independently of each other, and doing their cooking upon the premises, and having a common right in the halls, stairways and/or yards. Nonresident owner-landlord means an owner-landlord, as defined herein, who does not maintain his or principal residence within the geographic boundaries of the Town of East Haven for at least eight (8) months of the calendar year. Owner-landlord means owner of a dwelling unit which is rented or leased to an individual or business, who is called a tenant (or lessee or renter). Tenant means a person who occupies a dwelling unit through either a written or oral agreement, usually for a set price per month and for a fixed amount time.
East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-36 establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 10 of East Haven's housing regulations. Key terms such as 'dwelling unit,' 'nonresident owner-landlord,' 'agent in charge,' and 'tenant' are given specific, bounded meanings that apply whenever those words appear elsewhere in the chapter. Notably, an owner-landlord is classified as a 'nonresident' if they do not maintain their principal residence within East Haven for at least eight months of the calendar year, a distinction that carries regulatory significance throughout the chapter.
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Under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-36, property owners who do not reside within East Haven for at least eight months per year are classified as 'nonresident owner-landlords,' a designation that triggers specific obligations elsewhere in Chapter 10. Compliant operators in this category generally ensure that an 'agent in charge' is identified and that accurate contact information — including name, address, phone number, and email — is maintained for both the nonresident owner-landlord and any agent. Understanding how these defined terms apply to a given property's ownership and management structure is an important starting point for navigating the full requirements of the chapter.
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East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-36 defines 'tenant' broadly to include anyone occupying a dwelling unit under either a written or oral agreement, meaning informal rental arrangements are covered by the chapter's protections alongside formal leases. The definitions in this section also establish who qualifies as an 'owner-landlord' and whether that person is considered a 'nonresident,' which can affect what obligations apply to the person renting out the unit. Tenants who want to understand how these definitions shape their rights under Chapter 10 may find it helpful to review the full chapter or consult a local tenant-rights organization familiar with East Haven's ordinances.
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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