Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-142
Same—Display; nontransferable; transfer of ownership or control; expiration
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The roominghouse license shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the roominghouse, at all times. No such license shall be transferable. Every person holding such a license shall give notice in writing to the housing inspector within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away or otherwise disposed of ownership of, interest in, or control of any roominghouse. Such notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such roominghouse. Every roominghouse license shall expire on January 31 following its date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided.
Under Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-142, a roominghouse license must be posted visibly inside the property at all times and cannot be transferred from one owner or operator to another. When ownership or control of a roominghouse changes hands, the outgoing license holder is required to notify the housing inspector in writing within 24 hours, providing the name and address of the incoming owner or controller. Every license issued under this provision expires on January 31 following its issuance date, unless it is suspended or revoked before that time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of roominghouses subject to Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-142 generally keep the license posted in a prominent, easily visible location within the property throughout the entire license period. When a sale, transfer, or other change in ownership or control occurs, compliant operators submit written notice to the housing inspector within 24 hours, including the successor's full name and address. Because the license expires each January 31 and is nontransferable, operators typically plan ahead to ensure a new license is obtained by any incoming owner or controller before the prior one lapses.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. IV § 4-142 gives tenants a straightforward way to verify that their roominghouse is properly licensed: the license is required to be displayed conspicuously inside the building at all times. If a license is not visibly posted, or if a change in ownership occurs without the required written notice to the housing inspector, these may constitute violations of this provision that tenants can report to the Norwich housing inspector. Tenants who have concerns about licensing compliance may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are generally available under this rule.
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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