Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3e

Conditions for issuance and renewal of certificates

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Ansonia, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3e
Upon request of the owner, agent or other person authorized to rent a dwelling unit (hereinafter referred to as the "applicant"), the code official will be available at an appointed time, within a reasonable amount of time, agreed upon by the code official and the applicant, or later if the applicant requests, to inspect such dwelling or dwelling unit.
If such inspection or reports provided to the code official establish that the dwelling or dwelling unit is in substantial compliance with this Code and any other applicable law, regulation or code, the code official shall issue a certificate of compliance for said dwelling or dwelling unit, provided that all fees or other assessments charged against the dwelling or dwelling unit pursuant to this Housing Code have been paid. One (1) copy of the certificate of compliance shall be handed to or sent by mail to the applicant; a second copy shall be posted by the owner or his/her designated agent in a conspicuous location inside the dwelling or dwelling unit for the information of the tenant and shall not be removed by or at the direction of anyone other than the tenant; and a third copy shall be kept on file in the code official's office. After the issuance of a certificate, if, upon reinspection or receipt of reports provided to the code official, it is determined by the code official that the dwelling or dwelling unit is no longer in substantial compliance with this Code or any other applicable law, regulation or code, the certificate may be revoked by the code official in a writing stating the reasons for the revocation.
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Plain English

Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3e, a property owner or authorized agent may request an inspection of a dwelling unit, and the code official must schedule that inspection within a reasonable, mutually agreed-upon time. If the inspection confirms the unit substantially complies with applicable housing codes and all fees have been paid, the code official issues a certificate of compliance. Three copies of the certificate are required: one for the applicant, one posted visibly inside the unit for the tenant's information, and one kept on file with the code official. If a later reinspection or report reveals the unit is no longer in substantial compliance, the code official may revoke the certificate in writing with stated reasons.

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For Property Managers

Under Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3e, compliant operators typically initiate the inspection process by contacting the code official to schedule an appointment at a mutually agreeable time. Once a certificate of compliance is issued, operators are responsible for posting one copy in a conspicuous location inside the dwelling unit where tenants can see it, and ensuring all applicable fees and assessments are paid before issuance. Operators generally maintain the property in ongoing substantial compliance with the Housing Code, since a subsequent finding of non-compliance can result in written revocation of the certificate.

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

For Tenants

Ansonia Code of Ordinances ch. 18 § 18-3e gives tenants a direct interest in the certificate of compliance process: a copy of the certificate must be posted in a visible location inside the dwelling unit for the tenant's benefit, and only the tenant may remove it. If a certificate is revoked, the written revocation must state the reasons, which can provide tenants with information about code deficiencies affecting their unit. Tenants who believe their unit lacks a required certificate or is not in substantial compliance with the Housing Code may consider contacting Ansonia's code official's office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand 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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