Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-58
Appeal on suspension of license
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Any person whose license to operate a rooming house, hotel or motel has been suspended by order of the code enforcement officer may petition for and shall be granted a hearing on the matter in the manner prescribed by section 8-186 et seq., on hearings. If no such petition is forthcoming within five (5) working days following the day on which the license was suspended, said license shall be deemed revoked, except that at any time within five (5) working days following such suspension any person whose license has been suspended shall have the opportunity to demonstrate to the code enforcement officer that his rooming house, hotel or motel has been put in compliance with this chapter and with all regulations pursuant thereto. Where such compliance is demonstrated to the satisfaction of the code enforcement officer, the suspension of the rooming house, hotel or motel license shall be terminated.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-58, when a code enforcement officer suspends a rooming house, hotel, or motel operating license, the license holder has two parallel options within five working days of the suspension: petition for a formal hearing under the procedures in § 8-186 et seq., or demonstrate directly to the code enforcement officer that the property has been brought into compliance. If neither a petition nor a compliance demonstration occurs within that five-working-day window, the suspended license is automatically deemed revoked. A suspension can be lifted early if the code enforcement officer is satisfied that the property now meets all applicable requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses, hotels, or motels in Shelton subject to a license suspension under § 8-58 generally act promptly within the five-working-day period following the suspension notice. Compliant operators either file a petition for a formal hearing as outlined in § 8-186 et seq. or work to remedy the cited violations and present evidence of that compliance to the code enforcement officer. Keeping thorough records of corrective actions taken—such as inspection reports, repair receipts, and correspondence—supports a showing of compliance that may result in the suspension being lifted before the license is formally revoked.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-58 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances provides a structured process that governs what happens when a rooming house, hotel, or motel license is suspended, which can directly affect residents' housing stability. Tenants living in a property whose license has been suspended may wish to monitor whether the operator has petitioned for a hearing or demonstrated compliance within the five-working-day window, since a failure to do either results in automatic revocation. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can be useful resources for understanding what a license revocation may mean for occupants and what options may be available under local law.
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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