Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-56
Suitability of licensees
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The chief of police may require such information as will disclose whether the applicant has been convicted of keeping a house of ill-fame or assignation, or a house in which lewd, dissolute or drunken person resort or which has been used for the purpose of gaming. If any applicant shall have been convicted of any of the aforesaid offenses or has such criminal record that the chief of police reasonably believes that he is not a suitable person to be licensed hereunder, he may in his discretion, so advices the housing code enforcement officer not to issue a license to the applicant.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-56 establishes a suitability review process for rental housing license applicants. The chief of police is authorized to investigate an applicant's criminal background, focusing on convictions related to disorderly premises, gaming, or similar offenses. If the chief of police determines that an applicant's record makes them unsuitable for licensure, they may advise the housing code enforcement officer to deny the license application.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-56, operators seeking a rental housing license should be aware that the chief of police may conduct a background review as part of the licensing process. Compliant operators generally cooperate fully with any requests for information about prior criminal history. A record involving convictions for maintaining disorderly premises, gaming establishments, or similar offenses may result in the chief of police recommending denial of the license to the housing code enforcement officer.
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 § 8-56 provides a mechanism intended to ensure that only suitable individuals receive rental housing licenses in Shelton. Tenants who have concerns about whether their landlord holds a valid license may inquire with the local housing code enforcement office about the licensing status of their rental property. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's housing regulations can help explain what options may be available when a landlord is found to be operating without a proper license.
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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