Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.85
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED; EXCEPTION
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house, or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy in any rooming house, except in compliance with the provisions of every section of this chapter, except the provisions of §§ 152.30 through 152.53 . (Adopted 9-5-67) (Am. Ord. 669, passed 2-1-16) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.85 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes that rooming houses must comply with virtually all provisions of Chapter 152, with one defined carve-out: the requirements found in §§ 152.30 through 152.53 do not apply to rooming houses. This means that anyone operating, occupying, or renting space in a rooming house is subject to the full sweep of the chapter's standards outside that exempted range. The rule applies equally to operators and occupants, covering both the act of running a rooming house and the act of letting or taking up residence in one.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of rooming houses in Hamden are generally expected to maintain compliance with all applicable sections of Chapter 152 except §§ 152.30–152.53, which are expressly excluded from rooming house obligations under § 152.85. A compliant operator typically audits their property against each relevant section of the chapter to confirm that no applicable standard is being overlooked. Violations of § 152.85 carry penalties as specified in § 152.199, so operators commonly keep documentation of ongoing compliance efforts.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 152.85 of the Hamden Housing Code, tenants living in rooming houses have the right to expect that their housing meets the standards set out in Chapter 152 (outside the §§ 152.30–152.53 range). If conditions in a rooming house appear to fall short of those standards, tenants may have the option of raising a code violation with local housing enforcement authorities or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Hamden's regulations. Penalties for non-compliance are referenced in § 152.199, which may be relevant context when exploring available remedies.
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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