Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.65
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED
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No person shall occupy or let to another for occupany any dwelling or dwelling unit, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements as provided in § § 152.65 to 152.69 , inclusive. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.65 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes a baseline compliance requirement: no dwelling or dwelling unit may be occupied or rented out for residential living unless it meets the standards set forth in §§ 152.65 through 152.69. This rule applies equally to anyone who lives in a unit and to anyone who makes a unit available for others to live in. The provision works in tandem with the specific habitability requirements detailed in the sections that follow it, and violations are subject to penalties outlined in § 152.199.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.65 of the Hamden Housing Code, operators who rent residential units are generally expected to ensure that every dwelling they offer for occupancy meets all requirements specified in §§ 152.65 through 152.69 before a tenant moves in and on a continuing basis. Compliant operators typically conduct regular inspections of their properties to identify and correct any conditions that fall short of those standards. Penalties for non-compliance are referenced in § 152.199, making proactive maintenance a key part of responsible property management in Hamden.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.65 of the Hamden Housing Code gives tenants a basis to expect that any dwelling unit they rent meets the habitability requirements set out in §§ 152.65 through 152.69. If a unit does not meet those standards, a tenant may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision, and penalties for non-compliance are addressed in § 152.199. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these requirements may consider contacting Hamden's local housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information about available options.
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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