Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026) § 9-110
Penalty for violation of article (Groton Art. IV Div. 1: Generally)
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(a) Any person who shall violate any provision of this article may, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than $50.00, or by imprisonment for not more than 30 days, and each day's failure to comply with any such provision shall constitute a separate violation. (b) In no case, however, shall the total fine exceed three times the cost of repairing the violation, as estimated by the housing official.
Section 9-110 of Groton's housing code establishes the penalties that can follow a conviction for violating Article IV. A violator may face a fine of up to $50 per day or up to 30 days of imprisonment, with each day of non-compliance counted as a separate offense. Regardless of how many days accumulate, the total fine is capped at three times the housing official's estimated repair cost for the violation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV should be aware that § 9-110 makes every day of non-compliance a distinct, separately punishable offense. Operators who promptly address cited deficiencies generally avoid the compounding daily fines that can accumulate under this provision. Keeping records of repair timelines and communications with the housing official can help demonstrate good-faith efforts toward compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 9-110 of Groton's housing code, the penalty structure is designed to incentivize landlords to fix violations quickly, since fines grow with each day of non-compliance. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to correct a cited housing violation may report ongoing non-compliance to the local housing official, who plays a direct role in estimating repair costs that cap the total fine. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help residents understand how this penalty provision interacts with other protections available under Article IV.
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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