Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 (2026) § 314-8
Temporary waivers (Plainville Rental Property Art. I Certificates of Compliance)
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Any applicant who is delayed in correcting violations necessary to entitle him to a certificate of compliance, and who has a written contract for the performance of the work necessary for compliance, may petition the Enforcement Officer in writing for a temporary waiver of compliance. There shall be no fee required for a temporary waiver. The petition shall contain the information which is reasonably necessary for the Enforcement Officer to make a decision and shall include a written and signed statement by the person or corporation under contract specifying the dates of beginning and completion of the work. If the Enforcement Officer shall find the delay in the correction of the violation is reasonable, taking into consideration the availability of persons to do the work and the current workload, and the work can reasonably be undertaken and completed while the premises is occupied (or that appropriate provision has been made for housing the tenant elsewhere during the period when the dwelling will not be habitable), the Enforcement Officer shall issue a temporary waiver of compliance, expiring on the date when the corrections should be completed. The applicant shall, on or before said date, request a reinspection and pay the reinspection fee. The Enforcement Officer shall reinspect said dwelling and issue the certificate of compliance or list any remaining violations as above provided.
Section 314-8 of Plainville's Code of Ordinances establishes a process by which a property owner who cannot immediately correct code violations—because of contractor availability or scheduling—may request a temporary waiver of compliance from the Enforcement Officer. The waiver is free to apply for and requires a written petition supported by a signed contractor statement specifying start and completion dates. If the Enforcement Officer finds the delay reasonable and confirms that the work can be done while the property is occupied (or that alternative housing has been arranged for tenants), a waiver is issued with an expiration date tied to the expected completion of repairs. Before that date, a reinspection must be requested and the reinspection fee paid.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 314-8, property owners who have already secured a written contract for compliance work but face scheduling delays have a formal, no-fee avenue to avoid a lapse in standing while repairs are completed. A compliant operator typically submits a written petition to the Enforcement Officer that includes a contractor's signed statement with specific start and completion dates, and ensures the petition contains enough detail for the officer to evaluate the reasonableness of the delay. Operators also generally confirm in advance whether the work can proceed with tenants in place or whether alternative housing arrangements must be documented, and they schedule the required reinspection—and pay the reinspection fee—on or before the waiver's expiration date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 314-8 includes a tenant-protective condition: the Enforcement Officer may only issue a temporary waiver if the repair work can reasonably be done while the dwelling is occupied, or if appropriate alternative housing has been arranged for tenants during any period the unit is uninhabitable. Tenants whose landlord has obtained a waiver under this provision can check with Plainville's Enforcement Officer to confirm that the waiver's conditions—including occupancy or housing arrangements—have been properly addressed. Tenants who believe those conditions are not being met may contact the Enforcement Officer directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for 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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