Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-57
Suspension of license
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The code enforcement officer, chief of police, fire marshal, building official and Valley Health Department Director are hereby authorized and shall have the power to enter, inspect and examine, or cause to be entered, inspected and examined, any portion of all rooming houses, hotels and motels licensed hereunder. Whenever, upon inspection at any of these premises, the code enforcement officer finds, or any of the other aforementioned authorities submits to the code enforcement officer a report of their findings that conditions or practices exist which are in violation of any provisions of this chapter, or of any applicable rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, the code enforcement officer shall give notice in writing to the operator of such facilities that unless such conditions are corrected within a reasonable time, the operator's license will be suspended. At the end of such period of time the code enforcement officer shall reinspect such facilities, under the conditions of his first entry and inspection as set forth in this subsection above; and, if he determines that such conditions have not been corrected, he shall issue an order suspending the operator's license.
Section 8-57 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8, Article II, establishes an inspection and enforcement process for licensed rooming houses, hotels, and motels. A coalition of local authorities—including the code enforcement officer, chief of police, fire marshal, building official, and Valley Health Department Director—is empowered to inspect these properties. When violations are found, the code enforcement officer must issue a written notice giving the operator a reasonable time to correct the problems; if the violations remain after reinspection, the operator's license may be suspended.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8-57, operators of licensed rooming houses, hotels, and motels in Shelton should expect that multiple authorities—including the code enforcement officer, fire marshal, and Valley Health Department Director—may conduct inspections at any time. Compliant operators generally maintain their premises in continuous conformance with all applicable provisions of Chapter 8 so that any inspection findings can be addressed promptly. When a written correction notice is received, operators typically document remediation steps and timeline to demonstrate compliance before the reinspection that determines whether a license suspension order will be issued.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-57 gives residents and guests of rooming houses, hotels, and motels in Shelton an important protection: multiple city and health authorities are authorized to inspect these properties and can trigger a formal correction process when violations are found. If you observe conditions that appear to violate Chapter 8, Article II of the Shelton Code of Ordinances, you may report them to the code enforcement officer or any of the other authorities named in the provision, such as the fire marshal or Valley Health Department Director. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help you understand what options are available if unsafe or unlawful conditions persist at a licensed facility.
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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