Glastonbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-153
Vacating required
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Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the director of health, shall be vacated within a reasonable time as ordered by the director of health.
Under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-153, when the director of health officially condemns a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation and posts a placard to that effect, the occupants are required to leave within whatever timeframe the director of health specifies as reasonable. The provision establishes a formal process linking condemnation and placarding to a mandatory vacate order. The timeline for vacating is not fixed by the ordinance itself but is set at the director's discretion on a case-by-case basis.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that under Glastonbury Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. III § 9-153, a condemnation and placarding by the director of health triggers a legally binding obligation for the dwelling to be vacated. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in habitable condition to avoid condemnation proceedings and, if a placard is issued, take prompt steps to address the underlying conditions. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and communications with the health department is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management in situations governed by this provision.
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 § 9-153 establishes that once a dwelling is condemned and placarded by the director of health, residents have a right to know the specific timeframe they have been given to vacate. Tenants who receive a vacate order may want to document the placard and any communications from the director of health, and to explore whether relocation assistance or other protections apply under local or state law. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand their options when facing a condemnation-based vacate order 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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