Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.125
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
The designation of dwellings or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of the unfit dwelling or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the following requirements of this subchapter. (1967 Code, § 9-71) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.125 of the Waterbury, Connecticut Code of Ordinances establishes that any official process for designating a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation—including condemnation and placarding—must follow the specific procedural requirements set out in the surrounding subchapter. The provision functions as a compliance anchor, ensuring that no such designation or condemnation action is taken outside the framework the subchapter defines. Penalties for violations are governed by the city's general penalty provision at § 10.99.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.125, property owners and managers should be aware that any official action declaring a rental unit unfit for human habitation—such as condemnation or the posting of a placard—must strictly follow the procedural steps outlined in the subchapter. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties to avoid triggering these designation procedures in the first place, and they familiarize themselves with the subchapter's requirements so they understand what a lawful condemnation process looks like. Violations of the broader subchapter can result in penalties as referenced in § 10.99.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.125 means that any government action to condemn or placard a dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation must follow the procedures defined in the subchapter—tenants can look to those procedural requirements to understand whether an official action was carried out properly. If a tenant believes their unit has been improperly designated, or that conditions warranting such a designation have not been addressed, they may consider contacting Waterbury's relevant housing or code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information. The penalty provision at § 10.99 may also be relevant when evaluating whether a landlord has violated the subchapter's requirements.
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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