New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-53
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(a) Whenever the chief building inspector or the director of health determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or the premises surrounding any of these, fails to meet the requirements of this article or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall issue a notice setting forth the alleged failures, and advising the owner, occupant or other person in charge that such failures must be corrected. (b) Such notice shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Indicate the specific dwelling unit(s) failing to meet the requirements of this article; (3) Set forth the alleged violations of this article or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto; (4) Provide a reasonable time for the correction of any violation alleged, and specify a date for completion of correction(s). (c) Such notice may also contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this article and with any applicable rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-53, when the chief building inspector or director of health finds reasonable grounds to believe a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming unit, or surrounding premises falls short of the article's requirements, a formal written notice must be issued. That notice must identify the specific unit or units involved, describe the alleged violations, and set a reasonable deadline for correcting them. The notice may also include an outline of the remedial steps that would bring the property into compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-53, a compliant property owner or manager who receives a written notice of violation takes care to review each cited deficiency, note the correction deadline specified in the notice, and address every listed item before that date. Because the notice may optionally include an outline of remedial action, operators generally use that guidance as a practical roadmap when one is provided. Keeping dated records of repairs and correspondence with the chief building inspector or director of health is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating timely compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-53 establishes that tenants and occupants are among those who may be formally advised when housing conditions in their unit are found to fall below the standards set by this article. If you receive such a notice—or believe conditions in your unit warrant one—you may contact the chief building inspector or director of health to inquire about the status of any outstanding violations. Tenant-rights organizations in New Britain can also help you understand how a documented notice of violation under § 13-53 may be relevant to your 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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