New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 105
Effective date of provisions (New Haven Housing Code)
Operative Text
The provisions of this title shall become effective thirty (30) days after enactment, except that the provisions relating to the bathtub or shower and running hot water in paragraph 300 and the provisions of paragraph 405 shall become effective on July 1, 1959, and the provisions of this ordinance shall take effect on July 1, 1975.
Section 105 of Title V of the New Haven Code of Ordinances establishes staggered effective dates for the housing provisions it governs. As a general rule, provisions take effect thirty days after enactment, but specific requirements—those relating to bathtub or shower and running hot water under paragraph 300, and the provisions of paragraph 405—became effective on July 1, 1959. The ordinance as a whole took effect on July 1, 1975.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Title V should be aware that § 105 sets the legal baseline for when each set of requirements became enforceable. Compliance obligations tied to bathtub or shower access, running hot water (paragraph 300), and paragraph 405 have been in effect since July 1, 1959, while the broader ordinance has been in force since July 1, 1975. Operators generally document when their properties were brought into conformance with each applicable provision to demonstrate a history of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 105 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances establishes that the housing standards in Title V have been legally in effect for decades—some provisions since 1959 and the full ordinance since 1975. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting requirements under Title V can note that these rules have long been enforceable and are not newly imposed obligations. General enforcement paths may include raising a violation as a defense in a housing proceeding or contacting 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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