Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-141
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The building official is hereby authorized to establish such written rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper enforcement of the provisions of this housing code; provided, that such rules and regulations shall not be in conflict with the provisions of this housing code. The building official shall file a certified copy of all rules and regulations which he may adopt with the town clerk. Such rules and regulations shall have the same force and effect as the provisions of this housing code, and the penalty for violation thereof shall be the same as the penalty for violation of the provisions of this housing code, as herein provided.
Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-141, the building official is empowered to create written rules and regulations to support enforcement of the town's housing code, as long as those rules do not contradict the code itself. Any rules adopted must be filed as certified copies with the town clerk, making them part of the public record. Once filed, these administrative rules carry the same legal weight as the housing code itself, and violations of them are subject to the same penalties as violations of the underlying code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Enfield should be aware that under § 14-141, the building official may issue supplemental written rules that carry the full force of the housing code. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any such rules filed with the town clerk, since those rules are enforceable to the same degree as the code's own provisions. Reviewing the town clerk's records periodically helps ensure awareness of any administrative regulations that may affect property operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 14-141 of the Enfield Code of Ordinances means that tenants are protected not only by the written housing code but also by any supplemental rules the building official has officially filed with the town clerk. If a landlord appears to be violating one of those administrative rules, tenants can raise that violation in the same way they would raise a violation of the housing code itself. Tenant-rights organizations or the town's building official's office can be consulted to identify what rules are currently on file and what enforcement options may be available.
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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