Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.130
DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED BUILDINGS (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
Any dwelling unit condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation as designated in this section may be ordered demolished by the Director of Health after 60 days upon notice to owner and all parties having a recorded equitable interest, subject to court order. (1967 Code, § 9-76) Penalty, see § 10.99
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.130, a dwelling unit that has been officially condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation may be subject to a demolition order issued by the Director of Health. Before such an order can be carried out, at least 60 days' notice must be provided to the property owner and any parties holding a recorded equitable interest in the property. The process is also subject to court oversight, meaning a court order is part of the demolition pathway.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a condemnation placard under § 154.130 should be aware that the Director of Health holds authority to initiate demolition proceedings after a 60-day notice period. Operators who receive such a notice typically take steps to address the underlying conditions that led to the condemnation, and they may also engage with the court process that governs any demolition order. Owners with mortgagees or others holding a recorded equitable interest in the property should be aware that those parties are also entitled to notice under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.130 establishes that a condemned and placarded dwelling unit can only be ordered demolished after a formal process that includes a 60-day notice period and court involvement, which provides some procedural protections for those affected. Tenants living in a unit that has been placarded as unfit for human habitation may have rights related to relocation or other remedies under broader housing law. Tenant-rights organizations in Waterbury can help residents understand what options may be available when a home is subject to condemnation or demolition proceedings under this provision.
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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