Barkhamsted, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 98 (2026) § 98-4
Collection of rent restricted (Barkhamsted Certificates of Apartment Occupancy)
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The owner or lessor of such structure shall not recover, receive or collect rent for the occupancy of any apartment or dwelling unit for which a certificate of occupancy has not been obtained prior to the rental thereof in violation of § 98-2 .
Section 98-4 of Barkhamsted's Code of Ordinances prohibits an owner or lessor from collecting, receiving, or recovering rent for any apartment or dwelling unit that lacks a certificate of occupancy before it is rented, as required under § 98-2. The rule ties the legal right to collect rent directly to compliance with the certificate-of-occupancy requirement. Any rent collected without that certificate in place is collected in violation of this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 98-4, compliant property operators in Barkhamsted ensure that a valid certificate of occupancy is obtained before any rental agreement takes effect and before any rent is collected. Maintaining documentation that the certificate was secured prior to the start of tenancy is a standard practice for operators seeking to stay within the bounds of this provision. Operators who rent units without first obtaining the required certificate under § 98-2 expose themselves to the prohibition on rent collection established by § 98-4.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 98-4 establishes that a tenant's obligation to pay rent may be affected if the unit they occupy lacked a certificate of occupancy at the time it was rented, in violation of § 98-2. Tenants who believe their landlord is collecting rent on an uncertified unit may have grounds to raise this provision as a defense or basis for a complaint. General paths available to tenants include contacting the Barkhamsted town building or housing office, consulting a tenant-rights organization, or seeking guidance from a licensed attorney familiar with Connecticut housing law.
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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