Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3b
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No owner, agent or person in charge of a residential rental housing unit offered for rent within the City of Ansonia shall allow any person to occupy the same as a tenant or lessee for a valuable consideration, unless the owner, agent or person in charge holds a valid certificate of compliance issued by the code official for the specific housing unit. Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to those housing units that are: (1) Owned by the State of Connecticut. This exception shall not include those dwellings or dwelling units located within the City of Ansonia that are owned by an entity leasing real property from the State of Connecticut. (2) Legal two-family dwelling units that are owner occupied. (3) Legal three-family dwelling units that are owner occupied. (4) Single-family dwelling units rented or leased for a period not to exceed one (1) year when the original owner occupant will return to that unit as his or her primary residence at the end of the rental term or lease. (5) Single-family dwelling units sold and rented or leased by the buyer to the seller as a condition of the sale to provide the seller with extended occupancy for a period not to exceed one (1) year.
Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3b establishes that residential rental housing units in the City of Ansonia generally cannot be occupied by a paying tenant unless the owner or responsible party holds a valid certificate of compliance issued by the local code official for that specific unit. Several categories of housing are exempt from this requirement, including State of Connecticut-owned units, owner-occupied two- and three-family dwellings, and certain single-family units rented temporarily while the original owner-occupant is away or as part of a sale arrangement. The rule is designed to ensure that rental housing meets code standards before tenants move in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3b, compliant rental property operators in Ansonia obtain a valid certificate of compliance from the code official for each specific housing unit before allowing any paying tenant to take occupancy. Operators typically verify whether their property falls within one of the listed exemptions—such as owner-occupied two- or three-family dwellings or qualifying short-term single-family rentals—before determining whether a certificate is required. Maintaining current certificates for all non-exempt units and renewing them as required is a standard practice for operators seeking to remain in compliance with this chapter.
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 § 18-3b gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their landlord holds a valid certificate of compliance for the specific unit they are renting, since occupancy without such a certificate is generally prohibited under this provision. If a tenant believes their unit is being rented without the required certificate, they may consider contacting the Ansonia code official's office to ask about the unit's compliance status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating outside the requirements of this chapter.
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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