Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-184
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(a) The town may take such steps as are necessary to abate blight in violation of section 14-172(3)b and/or (3)d of this article per G.S. § 7-148(c)(7)(H)(xv) and after all appeal periods have expired. (b) In addition to any civil or criminal penalties as permitted by statute, the property maintenance inspector is authorized to institute any and all legal proceedings before the superior court to compel compliance with this article. (c) In the event that the property maintenance inspector prevails in any legal proceedings provided for herein, the violator shall be liable for all costs of bringing the property into compliance and shall further be liable for all legal costs incurred by the town in bringing the property into compliance, including its reasonable attorney's fees.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-184 establishes that the town itself can step in to address blight conditions after appeal periods have run out, acting under state authority. Beyond civil or criminal penalties allowed by statute, the town's property maintenance inspector can take violators to superior court to force compliance. If the town prevails in court, the person found in violation becomes responsible for both the costs of bringing the property into compliance and the town's legal expenses, including reasonable attorney's fees.
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Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-184, property owners and managers who receive blight-related notices generally resolve cited conditions before appeal periods expire, since the town is authorized to perform the abatement work itself once those periods close. Operators who remain out of compliance risk superior court proceedings initiated by the property maintenance inspector, on top of any civil or criminal penalties. Compliant operators typically document all remediation steps and maintain records showing timely correction of any cited conditions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-184 gives the town independent authority to act on blight conditions, which can be relevant to tenants living in properties with unresolved maintenance violations. Tenants who believe their housing has conditions that qualify as blight under this article may contact the town's property maintenance inspector to report concerns and inquire about the status of any open violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid offices can help residents understand how this provision interacts with 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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