Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-52
Permit—Required; display; transferability; change of ownership; expiration
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house, hotel or motel unless he holds a valid rooming house, hotels, motel permit issued by the code enforcement officer in the name of the operator and for the specific premises specified therein. The operator shall apply to the code enforcement officer upon compliance by the operator with the applicable provisions of this chapter and with any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. This permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rooming house, hotel or motel at all times. No such permit shall be transferable. Every person holding such permit shall give notice in writing to the code enforcement officer within twenty-four (24) hours after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of ownership of, interest in, or control of any rooming house, hotel or motel. Such notices shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of such rooming house, hotel or motel. Every rooming house, hotel or motel permit shall expire at the end of the year following its date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-52, operating a rooming house, hotel, or motel in Shelton requires a valid permit issued by the code enforcement officer, tied to both the specific operator and the specific premises. The permit must be visibly displayed on-site at all times and cannot be transferred to another person or entity. When ownership or control changes hands, written notice must reach the code enforcement officer within 24 hours, and all permits expire at the end of the year following their issuance date unless suspended or revoked earlier.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses, hotels, or motels subject to Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-52 generally obtain a permit from the code enforcement officer before beginning operations and post it in a conspicuous location on the premises. Because permits are non-transferable and expire annually, compliant operators track renewal deadlines and apply for a new permit well before expiration. When a property changes hands, operators typically ensure written notice—including the successor's name and address—reaches the code enforcement officer within the 24-hour window required by § 8-52.
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 § 8-52 gives residents of rooming houses, hotels, and motels a basis to verify that their operator holds a current, properly displayed permit for the specific premises. If a permit is not visibly posted or appears expired, tenants may contact Shelton's code enforcement officer to inquire about the property's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available when a property appears to be operating without the permit required by § 8-52.
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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