Barkhamsted, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (2026) § 98-2
Dwellings containing three or more units (Barkhamsted Certificates of Apartment Occupancy)
Operative Text
An apartment or dwelling unit in any structure containing three or more housing units shall not be occupied for human habitation after a vacancy until a certificate of occupancy has been issued by the Building Inspector or his authorized representative certifying that such apartment or dwelling unit conforms to the requirements of the State Building Code, as adopted by the Town of Barkhamsted on September 21, 1970, and of Title 47a, Chapter 833a, of the Connecticut General Statutes. No provision of this section shall apply to any structure occupied by the owner thereof and containing three or fewer housing units. No provision of this section shall be construed to prohibit human occupancy of such apartment or dwelling unit during pendency of an application for such certificate.
Under Barkhamsted, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 § 98-2, any apartment or dwelling unit in a building with three or more housing units must receive a certificate of occupancy from the Building Inspector before it can be re-occupied following a vacancy. The certificate confirms that the unit meets both the State Building Code as adopted by Barkhamsted and the relevant Connecticut General Statutes (Title 47a, Chapter 833a). Two notable exceptions exist: owner-occupied structures with three or fewer units are exempt, and a unit may continue to be occupied while a certificate application is pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multi-unit residential buildings in Barkhamsted subject to ch. 98 § 98-2 generally coordinate with the Building Inspector's office to obtain a certificate of occupancy before placing a newly vacant unit back on the market. Compliant operators typically schedule inspections promptly after a vacancy arises to confirm the unit meets State Building Code and Title 47a, Chapter 833a standards. Keeping records of issued certificates for each unit can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-2 of Barkhamsted's Code of Ordinances gives prospective tenants in buildings of three or more units the assurance that a unit should have a valid certificate of occupancy before they move in after a vacancy. If a tenant believes a unit was occupied without the required certificate, they may raise this as a concern with the Barkhamsted Building Inspector's office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Connecticut housing law. Reviewing Title 47a, Chapter 833a of the Connecticut General Statutes can also help tenants understand the broader habitability standards that the certificate is meant to confirm.
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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