Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 (2026) § 167-12
Appeals (Wallingford Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
A. The Mayor shall appoint one or more hearing officers, other than an employee from a department with code enforcement authority, who shall serve until a successor is appointed. B. A person aggrieved may contest their liability by filing an appeal from the order or citation within 10 days of its issuance with the Town Clerk's Office or the Building Department, Town Hall, 45 South Main Street, Wallingford. The appeal shall provide a concise statement of the basis for the appeal. C. The Hearing Officer shall conduct a hearing of the appeal in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes § 7-152c, as amended.
Section 167-12 of Wallingford's Code of Ordinances establishes an appeals process for people who receive a code enforcement order or citation. A person who believes they have been wrongly cited may challenge that determination by filing a written appeal within 10 days of the citation's issuance, stating the basis for the appeal. An independent hearing officer—appointed by the Mayor but not drawn from any code-enforcement department—then conducts a formal hearing under the procedures set out in Connecticut General Statutes § 7-152c.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 167-12, property owners and managers who receive a code enforcement order or citation have a defined, time-sensitive window to respond: an appeal must be filed within 10 days of issuance at either the Town Clerk's Office or the Building Department at Wallingford Town Hall, 45 South Main Street. A compliant operator who wishes to contest a citation typically prepares a concise written statement explaining the grounds for the appeal before submitting it. Keeping records of inspection notices, correspondence, and compliance efforts can support a well-documented appeal under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 167-12 provides that any person aggrieved by a code enforcement order or citation in Wallingford has the right to appeal that determination within 10 days of its issuance by filing with the Town Clerk's Office or the Building Department at Town Hall. The appeal must include a concise statement of why the cited party believes the order or citation is incorrect or unjust. Tenants who believe a citation affecting their housing situation was improperly issued may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut General Statutes § 7-152c to understand how the hearing process works.
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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