Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-47
Reuse of condemned dwelling; removal of placard
Operative Text
(a) No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from, and the placard is removed by the Director of Health. (b) The Director of Health shall remove the placard whenever the defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-47 establishes that once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been officially condemned and marked as unfit for human habitation, it cannot be reoccupied until the Director of Health provides written approval and physically removes the condemnation placard. The placard must be removed by the Director once the underlying defects that triggered the condemnation have been fully corrected. This rule creates a clear two-step gate — defect correction followed by official sign-off — before any condemned property can legally return to residential use.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-47, property owners managing a condemned unit generally ensure that all defects cited in the condemnation order are fully remediated before seeking reinspection. Compliant operators obtain written approval from the Director of Health and confirm that the placard has been officially removed before allowing any tenant to occupy the unit. Keeping documentation of completed repairs and correspondence with the Director of Health is a common practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-47 protects tenants by prohibiting anyone from being housed in a condemned unit until the Director of Health has issued written approval and removed the condemnation placard. If a tenant believes they are being asked to occupy — or are currently living in — a unit that was condemned without proper clearance, they may contact the Greenwich Director of Health to inquire about the unit's official status. Tenant-rights organizations can also help individuals understand what options are generally available when a dwelling's condemnation status is in question.
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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