Sterling, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 255 (2026) § 255-9
Exemptions (Sterling Rental Property Art. I Multiple-Dwelling Units)
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Exempted from the application of this article shall be buildings less than five years old, hotels, motels, inns, lodging houses and rooming houses.
Section 255-9 of Sterling, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances carves out several categories of housing from the requirements of Article 255. Specifically, buildings that are less than five years old, as well as hotels, motels, inns, lodging houses, and rooming houses, are not subject to the article's rules. This means the regulations that otherwise apply under this article simply do not reach those property types or newer structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 255-9, operators of hotels, motels, inns, lodging houses, rooming houses, or buildings constructed within the past five years are not bound by the requirements of Article 255. Compliant operators in these exempt categories generally confirm their property's status before assuming the article's obligations apply. Landlords whose properties do not fall into one of these exempt categories should treat the full article as applicable to their operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 255-9 establishes that certain housing types—including hotels, motels, inns, lodging houses, rooming houses, and buildings under five years old—fall outside the protections of Article 255. Tenants living in these property types would generally not be able to invoke the article's provisions as a basis for a complaint or defense. Tenants who are uncertain whether their housing qualifies for an exemption under § 255-9 may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant municipal office for clarification.
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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