New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-116
Maintenance requirements
Operative Text
Properties subject to this article must be maintained in accordance with all applicable sanitary codes, building codes, housing codes, anti-blight ordinance and all local regulations and will be subject to any and all fines, fees and penalties therein, including, but not limited to, those stated in Article II of Chapter 9 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances, Livable City Initiative. Further, adherence to this section does not relieve the property owner of any compliance with applicable obligations set forth in any covenant conditions and restrictions and/or home owners association rules and regulations.
Section 17-116 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV requires that properties covered by this article be kept in compliance with all applicable sanitary, building, and housing codes, as well as local anti-blight rules. Violations can trigger fines, fees, and penalties under those codes, including those established by the Livable City Initiative in Article II of Chapter 9. Separately, meeting this section's requirements does not excuse a property owner from any obligations imposed by homeowners association rules or deed covenants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-116, compliant operators generally ensure their properties meet all applicable sanitary, building, and housing codes on an ongoing basis, not just at the time of a transaction or inspection. Operators also remain aware that penalties from multiple sources—including the Livable City Initiative under Article II of Chapter 9—can apply simultaneously for the same property condition. Additionally, § 17-116 makes clear that satisfying municipal code requirements does not substitute for compliance with any HOA rules or deed restrictions that may also govern the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-116 establishes that rental properties subject to this article must meet a broad set of code standards, meaning tenants living in substandard conditions may have grounds to report violations to local code enforcement or the Livable City Initiative under Article II of Chapter 9. Tenants who believe their property falls short of sanitary, building, or housing code requirements can document conditions and explore filing a complaint with the relevant New Haven enforcement body. Tenant-rights organizations in New Haven can help residents understand which specific codes apply to their situation and what complaint or defense options may be available under § 17-116.
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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