Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 (2026) § 314-2
Inspections (Plainville Rental Property Art. I Certificates of Compliance)
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No owner or agent in charge of a dwelling offered for rent, other than in a rooming house, motel or hotel, shall allow any person to occupy the same as a tenant, lessee, or licensee, with or without valuable consideration, unless said dwelling shall have been inspected subsequent to its most recent occupancy and prior to any new occupancy and determined to be in compliance with all the provisions of the Housing Code of the Town of Plainville, as evidenced by a certificate of compliance issued by the Enforcement Officer.
Under Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 § 314-2, every rental dwelling (excluding rooming houses, motels, and hotels) must be inspected and found compliant with Plainville's Housing Code between each occupancy. A certificate of compliance, issued by the town's Enforcement Officer, must be in place before any new tenant, lessee, or licensee moves in. This requirement applies regardless of whether rent or other consideration is exchanged.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental dwellings in Plainville should be aware that ch. 314 § 314-2 requires a fresh inspection and a valid certificate of compliance from the Enforcement Officer after each tenancy ends and before a new occupant takes possession. Compliant operators typically schedule inspections promptly after a unit becomes vacant and do not permit move-in until the certificate has been issued. Keeping records of each certificate, tied to the corresponding tenancy, is a common practice for demonstrating ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 314 § 314-2, tenants in Plainville have an interest in knowing that their dwelling was inspected and certified as compliant with the town's Housing Code before they moved in. If a certificate of compliance was not obtained prior to occupancy, that may constitute a violation of this ordinance, which can be raised with the town's Enforcement Officer. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when this requirement has not been met.
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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