Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 (2026) § 314-10
Penalties for offenses (Plainville Rental Property Art. I Certificates of Compliance)
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Any owner or agent who shall let for occupancy any dwelling which has become vacant without first securing a certificate of compliance from the Enforcement Officer shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $99. Each day that occupancy continues without the owner or agent securing a certificate of compliance shall constitute a separate offense.
Under Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 § 314-10, renting out a dwelling unit that has become vacant is prohibited unless the owner or agent has first obtained a certificate of compliance from the Enforcement Officer. Proceeding without that certificate is classified as a misdemeanor, carrying a fine between $50 and $99. Critically, each day that a tenant continues to occupy the unit without the certificate being secured counts as a distinct, separate offense, meaning fines can accumulate over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 § 314-10 places the compliance burden squarely on property owners and their agents before a vacant unit is re-rented. Operators who follow this rule generally obtain a valid certificate of compliance from the Enforcement Officer before allowing any new occupancy to begin. Because each day of uncertified occupancy constitutes its own offense under § 314-10, prompt action to secure the certificate is a standard part of a compliant vacancy-turnover process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 § 314-10, tenants have an interest in knowing whether their landlord obtained a certificate of compliance before renting a unit that had been vacant. If a landlord failed to secure that certificate, they may be in violation of this provision, which could be relevant in housing-related proceedings or complaints filed with local enforcement authorities. Tenants who believe this provision may apply to their situation can reach out to Plainville's Enforcement Officer or a local tenant-rights organization to better understand 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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