Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-53
Notice of violation
Operative Text
(a) Whenever the director of health determines that any premises or any part thereof fails to meet the requirements set forth in this code, or in applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, the director of health, in accordance with existing federal, state and/or municipal law, shall issue a notice of violation (N.O.V.) setting forth the alleged failures and advising the owner, occupant, operator or agent that such failures must be corrected. This notice shall: (1) Be in writing. (2) Describe the premises where the violations are alleged to exist or to have been committed. (3) Specify each alleged violation of this code, state statute, or of applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto. (4) Specify the last day by which such violations shall be corrected. (5) Specify any appeal procedure. (6) Be served upon the owner, occupant, operator, or left with a person of suitable age and discretion, or agent of the premises personally or by certified mail, addressed to the owner, occupant, operator, or agent. If one or more persons to whom such notice is addressed cannot be found after diligent effort to do so, service may be made upon such persons by posting for twenty-four (24) hours a copy of the notice in or about the premises described in the notice. (7) Indicate that the violation may result in the imposition of fines and/or penalties, costs and/or fees, a referral to the state's attorney's office for prosecution, or be the subject of a civil action brought by the town. (8) Indicate that the owner/occupier may not contest a N.O.V. before the citation hearing officer. (b) At the end of the period of time allowed for the correction of any violation alleged, the director of health shall re-inspect the premises described in the notice to determine compliance with the N.O.V.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-53, when the director of health finds that a property does not meet applicable code requirements, a formal written Notice of Violation (N.O.V.) must be issued. The N.O.V. must describe the property, identify each specific violation, set a correction deadline, and explain any appeal procedures. The notice also warns that unresolved violations can lead to fines, penalties, referral to the state's attorney for prosecution, or civil action by the town, and the director of health is required to re-inspect the property once the correction period ends.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and operators subject to Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-53 generally ensure that contact information on file with the town is current, since a N.O.V. may be served by certified mail or even by posting on the premises if the responsible party cannot be located. Compliant operators typically address each cited deficiency before the correction deadline specified in the notice, since a mandatory re-inspection follows. Because the N.O.V. may indicate potential fines, prosecution referrals, or civil action, operators commonly document all remediation steps taken in response to each alleged violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. VIII § 12-53, occupants of a property are among those who may be served with a Notice of Violation, meaning tenants have a right to know about alleged code deficiencies affecting their home and the deadline set for correction. The provision notes that a N.O.V. may not be contested before the citation hearing officer, so tenants seeking to understand their options may wish to review the appeal procedures specified in the notice itself. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help occupants understand how an outstanding N.O.V. and any subsequent re-inspection findings may relate to habitability rights or other protections under applicable 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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