Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.131
HEARING ON CONDEMNATION (Waterbury Housing Code)
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Any person affected by any notice or order relating to the condemning and placarding of a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation may request, in writing, and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the Housing Code Appeals Board under the procedure provided by §§ 154.161 and 154.162 . (1967 Code, § 9-77) Penalty, see § 10.99
Section 154.131 of the Waterbury Housing Code establishes that any individual who is affected by an official notice or order condemning and placarding a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation has the right to request a formal hearing. The request must be made in writing, and once submitted, a hearing before the Housing Code Appeals Board must be granted. The procedural rules governing that hearing are set out in §§ 154.161 and 154.162 of the same code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.131, when a property owner or manager receives a condemnation notice or order declaring a dwelling unfit for human habitation, they have a formal avenue to contest that determination. A compliant operator typically submits a written hearing request to the Housing Code Appeals Board in a timely manner and prepares documentation relevant to the condition of the property. Familiarity with the procedural requirements outlined in §§ 154.161 and 154.162 is generally part of navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.131 gives tenants and other affected parties the right to request a written hearing before the Housing Code Appeals Board if a condemnation notice or order has been issued for their dwelling or dwelling unit. This right to a hearing can be an important tool for understanding the basis of a condemnation and participating in the official review process governed by §§ 154.161 and 154.162. Tenants who receive or are affected by such a notice may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand the options available to them.
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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