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Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

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Rules (54)

Rental housing code adopted by reference

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. I § 9-1

Housing site development agency designated

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. I § 9-2

Definitions

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-31

Creation; purpose

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-32

Membership; officers

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-33

Commissioners' terms

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-34

Quorum

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-35

Employment of staff

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-36

Powers

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-37

Eligibility to file complaint

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-38

Excessive rent complaint procedure

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-39

Consideration in determining rental charge to be excessive

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-40

Defense against retaliatory evictions

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-41

Landlord retaliation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-42

Eligibility to file claim of retaliation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-43

Procedure for claim of retaliation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-44

Continuation of proceedings

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-45

Right of appeal

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-46

Penalty for violations

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II § 9-47

Title of article

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-101

Legislative finding of fact

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-102

Purposes of article

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-103

Scope of article

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-104

Application of building code

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-105

Conflicts with other ordinances or laws

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-106

Existing remedies

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-107

Amendments to article

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-108

Definitions

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-109

Penalty for violation of article

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-110

Responsibility of owners and occupants

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 § 9-111

Enforcement officer

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-126

Inspection of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming units and premises

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-127

Notice of violation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-128

Housing code board of appeals—Generally

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-129

Same—Hearings and appeals

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-130

Same—Sustenance, modification or withdrawal of notice of violation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-131

Same—Administration of oaths and affirmations at hearings

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-132

Same—Hearings reduced to writing

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-133

Same—Right of entry

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-134

Same—Granting of variance; consultation with health officer or building inspector

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-135

Same—Review of board decision

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-136

Suspension of permits of roominghouses

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-137

Termination of order of suspension of roominghouse permit

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-138

Prosecution for noncompliance with violation order

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-139

Condemnation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-140

Exterior structures

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 3 § 9-151

Interior structures

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 3 § 9-152

Exterior property areas

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 3 § 9-153

Equipment

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 4 § 9-165

Installation and maintenance

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 4 § 9-166

Space and occupancy

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 5 § 9-180

Light and ventilation

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 5 § 9-181

Heaters and storage of flammables

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 6 § 9-193

Requirements

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 7 § 9-205

Code Compilations

Groton Code CH 9 ART 1

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. I (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. I: In General (§§ 9-1..9-2; 2 §§)

Groton housing code adoption (2 §§): adoption of rental housing code by reference and designation of housing site development agency. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 2

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. II (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. II: Fair Rent Commission (§§ 9-31..9-47; 17 §§)

Groton Fair Rent Commission ordinance (17 §§): creation, composition, complaint procedures, determination standards, rent-increase criteria, tenant protections, and penalty provisions. Operates under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148b authority. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 1

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 1: Generally (§§ 9-101..9-111; 11 §§)

Groton Residential Properties — General provisions (11 §§): definitions, applicability, maintenance responsibilities, owner duties, tenant duties, and general housing standards. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 2

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 2: Administration and Enforcement (§§ 9-126..9-140; 15 §§)

Groton Residential Properties — Administration and enforcement (15 §§): designation of enforcement authority, inspection procedures, notice and order procedures, emergency powers, record-keeping, and penalties. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 3

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 3 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 3: Environmental Requirements (§§ 9-151..9-153; 3 §§)

Groton Residential Properties — Environmental requirements (3 §§): minimum environmental and site standards for residential rental properties. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 4

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 4 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 4: Equipment and Basic Facilities (§§ 9-165..9-166; 2 §§)

Groton Residential Properties — Equipment and basic facilities requirements (2 §§): minimum standards for plumbing, heating, and electrical equipment in rental dwellings. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 5

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 5 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 5: Space, Occupancy, Light, Ventilation (§§ 9-180..9-181; 2 §§)

Groton Residential Properties — Space, occupancy, light, and ventilation standards (2 §§): minimum room dimensions, occupancy limits, natural and artificial light requirements, and ventilation standards for rental dwellings. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 6

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 6 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 6: Fire Safety (§ 9-193; 1 §)

Groton Residential Properties — Fire safety requirements (1 §): minimum fire safety standards for rental dwellings. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov

Groton Code CH 9 ART 4 DIV 7

Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 7 (2026)

Groton — Ch. 9 Art. IV Div. 7: Roominghouses (§ 9-205; 1 §)

Groton Residential Properties — Rooming house standards (1 §): additional requirements for rooming houses and lodging houses in Groton. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Web Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 compliant. Verified 2026-11-11.

Official source: www.groton-ct.gov