New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 211
Same—Reoccupation, removal of placard when defects corrected (New Haven Housing Code)
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 such placard is removed by the enforcing officer. The enforcing officer shall remove such placard whenever the defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based has been eliminated. Note-- Formerly, ¶ 214.
Under New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 211, a dwelling or dwelling unit that has been officially condemned and marked with a placard as unfit for human habitation cannot be reoccupied until the enforcing officer provides written approval and physically removes that placard. The placard must be removed by the enforcing officer once all the defects that originally led to the condemnation have been corrected. This provision creates a two-step clearance process: defect correction followed by official sign-off before any reoccupation is lawful.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers dealing with a condemned unit under tit. V § 211 generally ensure that every defect cited in the condemnation order is fully remediated before requesting reinspection. A compliant operator documents all repairs and coordinates with the enforcing officer to obtain written approval and confirm that the placard has been officially removed prior to allowing any tenant to reoccupy the unit. Allowing reoccupation before that written approval is secured would constitute a violation of § 211 regardless of the owner's belief that repairs are complete.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tit. V § 211 establishes that a condemned and placarded unit cannot legally be reoccupied until the enforcing officer has issued written approval and removed the placard — meaning a tenant has a right not to be placed back into a unit that still carries a condemnation placard. If a landlord attempts to rent or reoccupy a placarded unit without that official clearance, tenants can report the situation to the local code enforcement authority responsible for administering § 211. Tenant-rights organizations in New Haven can also help individuals understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be circumventing the condemnation and reoccupation process.
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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