Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-78
Penalties for offenses
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Section 4-78 Penalties for offenses
A. Each violation of any provision of this code shall be considered a separate offense hereunder.
B. Each day any violation of any provision of this code shall continue shall constitute a separate offense
hereunder.
C. Each separate offense shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $100 per day administered pursuant to
the provisions of Section 1-9 and 1-10 of the Killingly Code of Ordinances.
D. The imposition of any fine or civil penalty shall not be construed to prevent the enforcement of other laws
related to the premise(s) or to prevent the initiation of other enforcement measures or penalties, as
appropriate. In addition to the remedies set forth in this Code and the Connecticut General Statutes, the
Building Official shall have all the powers and duties pursuant to the Building Code, including the right to
institute civil actions for injunctive relief and abatement of nuisance.Section 4-78 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code establishes that every violation of the code is treated as its own separate offense, and each day a violation continues counts as an additional separate offense. Fines can reach up to $100 for each day a violation persists, administered under the broader Killingly Code of Ordinances. Beyond monetary fines, the Building Official retains authority to pursue civil actions, including injunctive relief and nuisance abatement, and the imposition of fines does not bar other enforcement actions under Connecticut law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-78 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code, a compliant property operator addresses any identified code deficiency promptly, since each day a violation remains uncorrected can generate a new, separate fine of up to $100. Operators generally maintain records of corrective actions taken in response to any inspection findings, as this can demonstrate good-faith compliance efforts. Because § 4-78 also preserves the Building Official's authority to seek injunctive relief or nuisance abatement, unresolved violations may lead to consequences beyond financial penalties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-78 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code gives tenants a framework to understand how violations are counted and penalized — each day a substandard condition continues can be treated as a fresh offense, potentially increasing pressure on a landlord to remedy problems. Tenants who believe their rental unit has code violations may consider contacting the Killingly Building Official, who holds enforcement authority under this provision, including the power to pursue civil remedies. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help residents understand how § 4-78 and related provisions of the Connecticut General Statutes may apply to their housing situation.
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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