Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-21
Housing code certificate of occupancy required
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A housing code certificate of occupancy shall be issued after approval of a rented dwelling or dwelling unit by the code enforcement officer. It shall be the responsibility of each owner to notify the code enforcement officer of all vacancies in rented dwellings or dwelling units and as vacancies occur. The code enforcement officer shall inspect a rented dwelling or dwelling unit no later than two (2) normal working days after receiving an application for a housing code certificate of occupancy. No rented dwelling or dwelling unit may be let unless and until it has been inspected and approved and the housing code certificate of occupancy has been issued by the code enforcement officer.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-21, a rented dwelling or dwelling unit must receive a housing code certificate of occupancy before it can be lawfully rented out. The certificate is issued by the code enforcement officer following an inspection, which must occur within two normal working days of receiving an application. No rental unit may be leased or occupied as a rental until the inspection has been completed, the unit approved, and the certificate formally issued.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-21 places the responsibility squarely on property owners to notify the code enforcement officer whenever a rental unit becomes vacant. Compliant operators submit an application for a housing code certificate of occupancy promptly upon vacancy and ensure the unit is ready for inspection, which the officer must conduct within two normal working days of receiving the application. Rental of the unit does not proceed until the inspection is passed and the certificate is in hand.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-21 establishes that a rental unit must be inspected and hold a valid housing code certificate of occupancy before a landlord may legally rent it out. Tenants who believe a unit was rented without this certificate may raise that as a concern with the local code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Keeping records of move-in dates and any communications about the unit's inspection status can be useful when exploring whether this provision applies.
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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