New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-50
Same—Approval to reoccupy condemned building required
Operative Text
No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from, and the placard is removed by, the director of health. The director of health shall remove the placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action was based have been eliminated.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-50, once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been officially condemned and marked with a placard declaring it unfit for human habitation, it cannot legally be occupied again until the Director of Health issues written approval and physically removes that placard. The placard must be removed by the Director of Health once all the defects that originally triggered the condemnation have been corrected. This rule creates a formal clearance process that must be completed before any residential use can resume.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-50 generally ensure that every defect cited in a condemnation notice is fully remediated before seeking reoccupancy. A compliant operator obtains written approval from the Director of Health and confirms that the condemnation placard has been physically removed prior to allowing any tenant to move back in. Maintaining documentation of completed repairs and correspondence with the Director of Health is a common practice among operators navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-50, tenants have a right to know that a condemned unit cannot lawfully be re-rented or reoccupied until the Director of Health has issued written approval and removed the condemnation placard. If a landlord attempts to rent or restore occupancy to a condemned unit without that clearance, tenants may raise this violation as a defense in housing proceedings or file a complaint with the relevant local health authority. Consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with New Britain housing regulations can help in understanding 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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