Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2f
Penalties for offenses; notice of assessment; appeals
Operative Text
(a) As provided in Connecticut General Statutes Sections 47a-6a and 47a-6b, and notwithstanding any provision of the Ansonia Code of Ordinances to the contrary, any nonresident owner or agent who shall violate any provisions of this article shall be assessed a civil penalty of not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for the first violation and not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for any subsequent violation. (b) The office of code enforcement of the City of Ansonia shall send notice of the assessment to the nonresident owner or agent of the property that is the subject of the violation. (c) Any person who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to this section may appeal therefrom to the superior court. An appeal shall be instituted not later than thirty (30) days after the mailing of notice of such assessment by filing a petition to reopen assessment, together with an entry fee in an amount equal to the entry fee for a small claims case pursuant to Connecticut General Statutes Section 52-259, at the superior court facility designated by the chief court administrator, which shall entitle such person to a hearing in accordance with the rules of the judges of the superior court.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2f establishes a civil penalty structure for nonresident property owners or their agents who violate the article's requirements. A first violation carries a penalty of up to $250, while any subsequent violation can result in a penalty of up to $1,000. The provision also creates a formal appeals process, allowing a penalized party to challenge the assessment in superior court within 30 days of receiving notice.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-2f, nonresident owners and their agents are subject to escalating civil penalties for article violations, with the City of Ansonia's Office of Code Enforcement responsible for issuing written notice of any assessment. Operators who maintain properties in compliance with the article's requirements avoid exposure to these penalties. Nonresident owners typically ensure that a designated agent is reachable and informed of any code enforcement correspondence, since the 30-day appeal window begins upon mailing of the notice.
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. 18 § 18-2f signals that nonresident landlords and their agents face financial consequences—up to $250 for a first violation and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations—when they fail to comply with the article's requirements. Enforcement is handled by the City of Ansonia's Office of Code Enforcement, which tenants may contact to report potential violations. Tenants who believe their nonresident landlord is out of compliance can explore options such as filing a complaint with the Office of Code Enforcement or consulting a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.