Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-216
Defects requiring condemnation; placarding
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(a) The designation of structures, or units thereof as unfit for human habitation/occupancy/use and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of such, shall be carried out in accordance with the following requirements. (b) Any structure, or unit thereof, which shall be found to have any of the following defects, shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation/occupancy/use and shall be so designated and placarded by the code enforcement officer: (1) One which is so damaged, decayed or dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, or vermin-infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (2) One which lacks illumination, ventilation, heat or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (3) One which, because of its general condition or location, is unsanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. XI § 8-216 establishes the conditions under which a residential structure or individual unit must be officially condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation, occupancy, or use. A code enforcement officer is required to issue that designation when a property is found to be severely damaged, decayed, dilapidated, vermin-infested, or lacking basic necessities such as heat, ventilation, or sanitation. The rule applies to conditions that pose a serious hazard to the health or safety of occupants or the general public, regardless of the specific cause.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. XI § 8-216, compliant property operators generally maintain their structures and individual units in a condition that avoids the defects triggering mandatory condemnation — including serious decay or dilapidation, vermin infestations, and the absence of adequate heat, ventilation, or sanitation. Operators typically conduct regular inspections to identify and remediate hazards before they rise to the level that requires a code enforcement officer to placard a unit. Keeping documentation of maintenance, repairs, and inspections is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
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. XI § 8-216 gives tenants a basis to understand when housing conditions are serious enough that a code enforcement officer is legally required to condemn and placard a structure or unit. Tenants who believe their home has defects such as severe structural damage, vermin infestation, or a lack of heat or sanitation may consider contacting Shelton's code enforcement office to request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a unit is condemned or when a landlord fails to address conditions that may meet the condemnation threshold.
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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