Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-151
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The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation of such unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the requirements of this division.
Section 9-151 of the Glastonbury Code of Ordinances establishes that any official determination that a dwelling or dwelling unit is unfit for human habitation—and any subsequent condemnation process—must follow the procedures set out in this division of the code. The provision functions as a gateway rule, ensuring that no such designation or condemnation can proceed outside the framework the division defines. It applies to all dwellings and dwelling units within the scope of the ordinance.
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Under Glastonbury Code ch. 9, art. III § 9-151, property owners should be aware that if a dwelling or dwelling unit under their management is ever evaluated for fitness for human habitation, any official designation or condemnation action must follow the specific procedural requirements laid out in this division. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full division to understand what triggers a review, what the condemnation process entails, and what opportunities exist to address deficiencies before a formal designation is made. Staying current with local housing standards is a common practice among operators seeking to avoid condemnation proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-151 of the Glastonbury Code of Ordinances means that if a dwelling or dwelling unit is to be officially declared unfit for human habitation or condemned, local authorities must follow the procedures defined in this division—they cannot act outside that framework. Tenants who believe their unit may be unsafe or uninhabitable can look to this division to understand the process that governs any official action. General enforcement paths may include contacting the local housing or code enforcement office, raising the applicability of this division in any related proceeding, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on next steps.
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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