Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026) § 9-102
Legislative finding of fact (Groton Art. IV Div. 1: Generally)
Operative Text
(a) It is hereby found that there exists in the town numerous dwellings which are substandard in one or more important features of structure, equipment, maintenance or occupancy; and that such conditions adversely affect public health and safety and lead to the continuation, extension and aggravation of urban deterioration. (b) It is hereby further found that adequate protection of the public health, safety and welfare therefor requires the establishment and enforcement of minimum housing standards. (c) It is hereby further found that healthful and sanitary conditions in relation to space, use and location generally prevail in single-family dwellings owned and occupied by one family only. Therefore, the provisions of this article shall not be applicable to single-family dwellings occupied by the owner and his family only. (d) The enactment and enforcement of this article is hereby declared to be essential to the public interest.
Section 9-102 of Groton's housing code sets out the town's foundational rationale for regulating residential dwellings. The town formally recognized that substandard housing conditions—affecting structure, equipment, maintenance, or occupancy—threaten public health and safety and contribute to urban deterioration. To address this, the article establishes minimum housing standards, though it explicitly carves out an exemption for single-family dwellings that are both owned and occupied solely by the owner and their family.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-102, the town of Groton has declared the enforcement of minimum housing standards to be essential to the public interest, signaling that compliance is treated as a serious municipal priority. Operators of rental properties and multi-family dwellings generally maintain their units in a manner that meets the structural, equipment, maintenance, and occupancy standards the article was enacted to enforce. Landlords whose properties fall within the owner-occupied single-family exemption described in § 9-102(c) should still verify whether other local or state housing regulations apply to their specific property type.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-102 establishes the legal foundation for Groton's minimum housing standards, reflecting the town's formal finding that substandard conditions harm public health and safety. Tenants living in rental dwellings covered by this article—which excludes only owner-occupied single-family homes per § 9-102(c)—may have grounds to raise housing standard violations in disputes or complaints. Tenants who believe their dwelling falls below the minimum standards this article was designed to enforce can explore options such as contacting the town's relevant housing or code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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