Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-26
Designation, condemnation and placarding of unfit dwellings, etc
Operative Text
The designation of dwelling or dwelling units as unfit for human habitation and the procedure for the condemnation and placarding of such unfit dwellings or dwelling units shall be carried out in compliance with the following requirements: (a) Any dwelling or dwelling unit which shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded by the health officer: (1) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated, insanitary, unsafe or vermin-infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (2) One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (3) One which because of its general condition or location is insanitary or otherwise dangerous to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (b) Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the health officer shall be vacated within a reasonable time as ordered by the health officer. (c) No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from, and such placard is removed by, the health officer. The health officer shall remove such placard whenever the defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based have been eliminated. (d) No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such, except as provided in subsection (c). (e) 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 and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the health officer, under the procedure set forth in section 13-4 .
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-26 establishes the process by which the local health officer may officially condemn and placard a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation when it poses serious health or safety hazards — such as severe deterioration, vermin infestation, or inadequate ventilation, lighting, or sanitation. Once condemned and placarded, the dwelling must be vacated within a timeframe set by the health officer, and it cannot be reoccupied until the health officer confirms the defects have been corrected and removes the placard. The provision also prohibits anyone from tampering with or removing a condemnation placard without official authorization, and it guarantees a formal hearing process for anyone affected by a condemnation order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-26, property owners and managers who receive a condemnation and placarding notice from the health officer are generally expected to address the cited defects promptly and in full before seeking written approval for reoccupancy. Compliant operators typically document all remediation work, communicate with the health officer throughout the correction process, and refrain from allowing tenants to return or new tenants to move in until the placard has been officially removed. Owners who disagree with a condemnation order have the right to request a formal hearing before the health officer under the procedures referenced in section 13-4.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-26 gives tenants important protections when a dwelling is found to be seriously hazardous — the health officer is empowered to condemn and placard the unit, requiring it to be vacated until all defects are corrected and official approval is granted for reoccupancy. Tenants who are directly affected by a condemnation or placarding notice have the right to request a hearing before the health officer, as outlined in section 13-4, which provides a formal avenue to raise concerns or contest the order. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing agencies can be useful resources for understanding what options are available when a unit has been condemned or when a landlord attempts to reoccupy a placarded dwelling without proper clearance.
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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