Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 (2026) § 314-1
General provisions and definitions (Plainville Rental Property Art. I Certificates of Compliance)
Operative Text
Provisions and definitions set forth in §§ 243-1 and 243-2 of the Housing Code of the Town of Plainville are incorporated herein. For the purposes of this article, "dwelling" shall include all dwellings or dwelling units, and "Enforcement Officer" shall refer to the Housing Code Enforcement Officer, or his designee, for the Town of Plainville.
Section 314-1 of Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 establishes the foundational definitions and general provisions that govern the rest of the article by incorporating the definitions already set out in §§ 243-1 and 243-2 of the Town's Housing Code. Under this provision, the term 'dwelling' is broadly defined to cover all dwellings and dwelling units, ensuring wide applicability. The designated authority responsible for enforcement is the Housing Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Plainville, or that officer's designee.
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Property owners and managers operating in Plainville should be aware that ch. 314 § 314-1 ties this article's requirements directly to the definitions found in the Town's Housing Code at §§ 243-1 and 243-2, meaning those foundational definitions apply throughout. Because 'dwelling' is defined broadly to include all dwellings and dwelling units, compliant operators generally treat the full scope of their rental properties as subject to this article's rules. The Housing Code Enforcement Officer, or a designee, is the authority with whom landlords would interact on compliance matters under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Plainville can look to ch. 314 § 314-1 to understand that the protections and requirements in this article extend to all types of dwellings and dwelling units, as that term is defined broadly here and in §§ 243-1 and 243-2 of the Housing Code. The Housing Code Enforcement Officer for the Town of Plainville, or a designee, is the body responsible for enforcing these provisions. Tenants who believe a violation has occurred may consider contacting that Enforcement Officer directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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