Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.104
Placards on unfit dwellings
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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 such, except as provided in § 152.103 . (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.104 establishes that once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been officially condemned as unfit for human habitation and marked with a placard, that placard must remain in place and intact. No one — whether a property owner, tenant, or any other party — may deface or remove it, unless the removal is carried out through the official process described in § 152.103. The placard serves as a public notice of the condemnation status of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.104, compliant property owners and managers leave condemnation placards fully intact and visible on any unit that has been officially declared unfit for human habitation. Operators familiar with this provision understand that only the process outlined in § 152.103 — not unilateral action — can result in lawful placard removal. Interfering with or removing a placard outside that process exposes an owner to the penalties referenced in § 152.199.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.104 protects the integrity of condemnation notices that are posted on dwellings declared unfit for human habitation, meaning tenants and others are also prohibited from defacing or removing such placards. If a placard has been tampered with or removed without following the process in § 152.103, that may be relevant information to bring to the attention of local housing authorities. Tenants with questions about a condemned property's status or their rights in that situation may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult the Hamden housing enforcement office.
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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