Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.105
COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house, or shall occupy or let to another for occupancy, any rooming unit in any rooming house, except in compliance with the provisions of every section of this chapter, except the provisions of §§ 154.035 through 154.055 . (1967 Code, § 9-56) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.105 of the Waterbury, Connecticut Code of Ordinances establishes a blanket compliance requirement for rooming houses: no person may operate, occupy, or rent out a rooming unit unless they are in full compliance with every applicable section of Chapter 154, with the exception of sections 154.035 through 154.055. This provision functions as an overarching enforcement hook, meaning that a violation of any covered section of the chapter can also constitute a violation of this section. Penalties for noncompliance are governed by the general penalty provision found at § 10.99 of the Waterbury Code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of rooming houses in Waterbury should understand that § 154.105 requires compliance with the entirety of Chapter 154—excluding only §§ 154.035 through 154.055—as a condition of lawfully operating, letting, or maintaining any rooming unit. Compliant operators generally ensure that all licensing, habitability, and operational requirements throughout the chapter are met before renting or continuing to rent any unit. Because § 10.99 establishes penalties for violations, a failure to meet any covered section of the chapter can expose an operator to enforcement action under this provision as well.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 154.105, tenants living in Waterbury rooming houses have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to comply with virtually all provisions of Chapter 154 as a condition of lawfully operating or renting any rooming unit. If conditions in a rooming unit appear to fall short of the chapter's requirements, tenants may consider documenting the issues and reaching out to Waterbury's local housing or code enforcement office to inquire about filing a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand which specific sections of Chapter 154 may apply to their situation and what general enforcement paths are available under § 10.99.
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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