Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-137
Permits generally
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(a) No person shall operate a rooming house unless he holds a valid rooming house permit issued by the director of public health in the name of the operator and for the dwelling or dwelling unit as specified in such permit. (b) The fee for such permit will be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for up to ten (10) units; two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for eleven (11) to twenty-five (25) units; and thirty dollars ($30.00) per unit for each unit in excess of twenty-five (25) units. (c) The operator shall apply to the director of public health for such permit, which shall be issued by the director of public health only after determining that such rooming house is in compliance with the applicable provisions of this article and with any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (d) This permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rooming house at all times. No such permit shall be transferable. (e) Acceptance of such permit by the operator of such rooming house shall serve as authorization by the operator for the director of public health, or his agent, to make any and all of such inspections or reinspections as the director of public health or his agent shall find to be necessary to determine the condition of the rooming units consistent with the enforcement of the provisions of this article. Such entry, examination and survey shall be between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or at such times as shall be reasonable. (f) Every person holding such permit shall give notice in writing to the director of public health within twenty-four (24) hours after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of ownership of, interest in, or control of any rooming house. Such written notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership, interest in, or control of such rooming house. Every rooming house permit shall expire at the end of the year following its date of issuance, unless it is earlier suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided. Cross reference-- Licenses, permits and miscellaneous business regulations, Ch. 11 .
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-137 establishes that operating a rooming house without a valid permit from the director of public health is prohibited. The permit is tied to a specific operator and property, is non-transferable, and must be visibly posted on the premises at all times. Permit fees are scaled by the number of units, and each permit expires at the end of the year following its issuance unless suspended or revoked earlier. Operators who sell or otherwise transfer control of a rooming house must notify the director of public health in writing within 24 hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-137, compliant rooming house operators obtain a permit from the director of public health before beginning operations and ensure the permit is displayed conspicuously within the property at all times. Operators generally track the permit's expiration date and renew it before the end of the year following issuance, and they budget for the applicable fee tier based on their unit count. When ownership or control of the rooming house changes hands, a compliant operator provides written notice to the director of public health within 24 hours, including the successor's name and address. Accepting the permit also constitutes consent for the director or their agent to conduct inspections between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. or at other reasonable times.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-137 requires that any rooming house where tenants reside be operated under a valid, publicly posted permit issued by the director of public health. Tenants can look for this permit displayed in a conspicuous location within the rooming house as a basic indicator of the operator's compliance with local health and housing standards. If a permit is absent or the rooming house appears to be operating without one, tenants may contact the Glastonbury director of public health to inquire about the property's permit status or to report a potential violation. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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