Trumbull, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 10 § 10-2
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(a) It is hereby found that premises exist within the town which are blighted because there exists thereon blighted buildings or other structures, either occupied or unoccupied by human beings, and such buildings or other structures are blighted because of faulty design or construction, or failure to keep them in a proper state of repair, or lack of proper sanitary facilities, or lack of adequate lighting or ventilation, or inability to properly heat or cool or improper management, or any combination of these factors has resulted in such buildings or structures becoming so deteriorated, so dilapidated, so neglected, so overcrowded with occupants or so insanitary as to jeopardize or be detrimental to the health, safety, morals or welfare of the people of the town. (b) It is hereby further found that such blighted premises and such blighted buildings or other structures contribute to the development of or increase in physical, mental or social ill health or disease, and mortality, crime and juvenile delinquency. (c) It is hereby further found that conditions existing on such blighted premises are dangerous to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the people; and that conditions existing on such blighted premises necessitate excessive and disproportionate expenditure of public funds for public health, public safety, crime prevention, fire protection and other public services; that the conditions existing on such blighted premises cause a drain upon public revenue and impair the efficient and economical exercise of governmental function in such areas. (d) It is hereby further found that the elimination of blighted premises and the prevention of occurrence of blighted premises in the future is in the best interests of the public. The accomplishment of this end will be fostered and encouraged by the enactment and enforcement of this chapter. (e) The enactment and enforcement of this chapter is hereby declared to be essential to the public interest. It is intended that this chapter be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes as stated heretofore in this chapter.
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-2 sets out the town's formal findings that blighted buildings and structures — whether occupied or vacant — pose serious risks to public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. The provision identifies causes of blight such as poor construction, inadequate sanitation, insufficient lighting or ventilation, and improper management, and links these conditions to increased crime, disease, and unnecessary public expenditure. By declaring the elimination and prevention of blight to be in the public interest, this section establishes the policy foundation for the rest of Chapter 10 and directs that the chapter be interpreted broadly to achieve those goals.
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Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-2 signals that the town takes a broad view of what constitutes a blighted property, encompassing issues ranging from structural defects and poor sanitation to inadequate heating, cooling, lighting, and ventilation. Property owners and managers operating in Trumbull generally maintain their buildings in a state of repair that avoids these conditions, since the chapter is explicitly intended to be liberally construed in enforcement. Staying current with maintenance obligations, sanitary standards, and occupancy limits is consistent with the purposes this legislative finding was designed to advance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Trumbull Municipal Code ch. 10 § 10-2 reflects the town's recognition that deteriorated, unsanitary, or poorly maintained housing harms the people who live in it and the broader community. Tenants who believe their housing exhibits conditions described in this section — such as inadequate sanitation, poor ventilation, or structural neglect — may find that this legislative finding supports complaints or enforcement actions brought under Chapter 10. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing authorities can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under the chapter that § 10-2 introduces.
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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