Greenwich, Conn., Town Code ch. 5 § 5-48
Defacing or removing placard
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No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as unfit except as provided in Section 5-47 .
Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-48 prohibits anyone from defacing or removing an official placard that has been posted on a dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation. The only exception to this prohibition is the process outlined in Section 5-47, which governs the authorized removal of such placards. This rule applies to all persons, regardless of their role or interest in the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Greenwich Town Code ch. 5 § 5-48, property owners and managers are expected to leave condemnation placards intact and undisturbed on any dwelling unit that has been officially declared unfit for human habitation. A compliant operator does not remove, cover, or alter such a placard unless the removal has been authorized through the process described in Section 5-47. Operators generally document the condition of the property and work through official channels to address the underlying condemnation rather than interfering with posted notices.
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 § 5-48 protects the integrity of condemnation placards, meaning that a placard posted on a dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation must remain in place unless removed through the process in Section 5-47. Tenants who observe that a placard has been defaced or removed without authorization may report this to the relevant Greenwich town enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what a condemnation placard means for 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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