Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-109
Special consideration (Hartford Housing Code and Rental Licensing Program)
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Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, special consideration may be given to an individual human owner-operator-occupant, or to an individual human occupant, who is sixty-two (62) years of age or older or is disabled, and who demonstrates that the violation results from an inability to maintain a housing unit and no person with that ability resides therein, and to an individual human owner-operator-occupant, or to an individual human occupant, who is in financial distress and demonstrates an inability to pay the costs of remedying any violation issued pursuant to this chapter, provided that under no circumstances shall special consideration be given to an entity other than a human being, nor shall such special consideration be given to any human being who does not own, operate, and occupy the property subject to the violation. Such special consideration shall be limited to the reduction or elimination of fines, or an agreement that the city or its agents may perform the necessary work and place a lien against the premises for the cost thereof in accordance with the provisions of this code.
Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-109, Hartford's housing code allows the city to extend special consideration to certain individuals facing housing violations — specifically, elderly or disabled owner-occupants or occupants who cannot maintain their unit, and owner-occupants or occupants experiencing financial hardship who cannot afford to remedy a violation. This relief is available only to individual human beings who own, operate, and occupy the property in question; entities such as corporations or LLCs are explicitly excluded. When granted, special consideration may result in reduced or waived fines, or an arrangement where the city performs the required work and places a lien on the property to recover costs.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Individual human owner-operator-occupants who are 62 or older, disabled, or in financial distress may be eligible to request special consideration under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-109 when a housing code violation has been issued. Compliant operators who qualify generally document their circumstances — such as age, disability status, or financial hardship — and demonstrate that no able-bodied person capable of making repairs resides at the property. It is important to note that this provision explicitly does not extend to corporate entities, LLCs, or any non-human owner, so only qualifying individuals may seek fine reductions or city-assisted remediation with a lien.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-109 provides a potential avenue for individual occupants who are elderly (62 or older), disabled, or in financial distress to seek relief from fines associated with housing code violations, provided they can show the violation stems from an inability to maintain or pay for repairs and that no capable person lives in the unit. Tenants who believe they may qualify can explore requesting special consideration directly through the city, which may result in reduced fines or city-performed repairs secured by a lien. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help individuals understand whether their circumstances align with the criteria established under this provision.
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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