Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2c

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Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2c
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Address means a location as described by the full street number, if any, the street name, the city or city, and the state, and not a mailing address such as a post office box.
Agent in charge means one who manages real estate, including, but not limited to, the collection of rents and supervision of property, who may be reached or contacted at any time in the event of an emergency affecting the premises or any unit of dwelling space therein, including such emergencies as the failure of any essential service or system, and who has the authority to make or cause to be made emergency decisions concerning the building and any repair thereto or expenditure in connection therewith and who shall, at all times, have a current list of all building tenants which shall be made available to emergency personnel as required in the event of an emergency.
Contact information means the name, address, electronic mail (e-mail) address and phone number of the nonresident owner and the agent in charge, if any.
Dwelling unit means any house or building, or portion thereof, which is rented, leased or hired out to be occupied, or is arranged or designed to be occupied, or is occupied, as the home or residence of one (1) or more persons, living independently of each other, and doing their cooking upon the premises, and having an exclusive or a common right in the halls, stairways or yards.
Nonresident owner means any owner of a dwelling unit who does not reside in such unit nor within the building of which the dwelling unit is a part.
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Plain English

Section 18-2c of the Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 establishes the foundational definitions that govern the rest of the article on residential property registration and oversight. Key terms include 'nonresident owner,' which covers any owner who does not live in the building containing their rental unit, and 'agent in charge,' which describes a property manager who must be reachable at any time for emergencies and must maintain a current tenant list for emergency personnel. These definitions set the scope of who and what is covered by the article's requirements, including what qualifies as a dwelling unit and what contact information must be provided.

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For Property Managers

Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2c, property owners who do not reside in their rental building are classified as 'nonresident owners' and are subject to the article's requirements. Compliant operators typically designate an 'agent in charge' who holds genuine authority to authorize emergency repairs, can be reached at any hour, and keeps an up-to-date list of all building tenants available for emergency responders. Ensuring that the agent's contact information — including a physical address, email, and phone number — is accurate and current is a standard practice for operators seeking to meet the article's definitions.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 18-2c of Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 defines the parties responsible for managing rental properties, including the 'agent in charge,' who is required to be reachable at any time during emergencies such as the failure of heat, water, or other essential services. Tenants may find it useful to know that this definition requires the agent to have actual authority to authorize repairs and emergency expenditures — not merely to relay messages. Tenants who believe these requirements are not being met may consider contacting the appropriate Ansonia municipal authority or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.

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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