Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-73
Demolition of housing units or building permit requirements (Hartford Rehousing Assistance Program)
Operative Text
In addition to the requirements set forth in chapter 18 , any owner, as a condition to receiving a demolition or building permit for the purpose of demolishing or converting residential units, must: (1) Submit to the Director of Licenses and Inspections or his/her designee a list containing the name of each tenant currently residing in the structure to be demolished or converted and a list containing the name and last known address of each tenant who had resided in the structure during the one hundred eighty-day period immediately preceding the date of application, indicating those whose tenancies were terminated and the reason for each termination. If the housing unit has been vacant for one hundred twenty (120) days or less, the owner will be required to make a contribution to the housing fund in an amount not to exceed the amount shown in the current Buildings & Property Fee and Fine for each vacant residential unit located within the building. (2) Submit to the Director of Licenses and Inspections or his/her designee written verification of compliance with the tenant notice, eviction and rehousing assistance requirements of this article. Cross reference-- Licenses and permits generally, Ch. 21 .
Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-73, any property owner seeking a demolition or building permit to demolish or convert residential units must first provide the Director of Licenses and Inspections with tenant rosters and tenancy histories going back 180 days, including reasons for any terminations. If a unit has been vacant for 120 days or fewer, the owner must also contribute to a housing fund for each vacant residential unit. Written proof of compliance with the article's tenant notice, eviction, and rehousing assistance rules is also required before a permit is issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators planning to demolish or convert residential buildings in Hartford should be aware that § 9-73 of Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV makes permit issuance contingent on submitting detailed tenant lists—covering both current occupants and those who vacated within the prior 180 days—along with the reasons for any tenancy terminations. Compliant operators also prepare written documentation showing they have met all tenant notice, eviction, and rehousing assistance obligations under the article before approaching the Director of Licenses and Inspections. Where a unit has been vacant 120 days or less, operators account for the required housing fund contribution for each such vacant residential unit as part of the permit process.
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. 9, art. IV § 9-73 establishes that a landlord cannot obtain a demolition or conversion permit without first documenting current and recent tenants and demonstrating compliance with the article's notice, eviction, and rehousing assistance requirements. Tenants who have been displaced or whose tenancies were terminated within the 180 days before a permit application may have their situations reviewed as part of this process. Those who believe a landlord has not met these obligations can raise the issue with the Director of Licenses and Inspections or consult a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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