East Hartford, Conn., Code of Ordinances §§ 2-113e–g, 7-8a, 7-8f, 7-12 § 7-12
Rooming Houses
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Sec. 7-12. Rooming Houses (a) No person shall operate a rooming house, hotel, motel or motor hotel unless such person holds a valid rooming house license issued by the Director of Development or designee. Such license shall specify the address of such rooming house, hotel, motel, motor hotel or rooming unit. Such license may be issued only if such facility complies with the Housing Code, Zoning regulations and such other applicable federal, state or local law and the operator does not have a history of violations of such laws. Such license shall expire two years from the date of issuance. (b) Any license issued pursuant to subsection (a) shall be displayed in a conspicuous location on the premises. (c) If such premises are found to be in violation of the Housing Code the Property Maintenance Code or any other applicable town ordinance or regulation, the Director of Development or designee may issue a notice of violation. After a hearing and determination that such violations have not been corrected, the Director of Development or designee shall suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to this section.
Section 7-12 of the East Hartford Code of Ordinances establishes that rooming houses, hotels, motels, and motor hotels must hold a valid license issued by the Director of Development or designee before operating. The license is tied to a specific address, lasts two years, and can only be granted when the facility meets Housing Code, Zoning, and other applicable legal requirements. If violations of those codes are found and not corrected after a hearing, the Director may suspend or revoke the license entirely.
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Under § 7-12, operators of rooming houses, hotels, motels, or motor hotels in East Hartford are expected to obtain and maintain a valid license from the Director of Development or designee before opening or continuing operations. Compliant operators keep the license visibly posted in a conspicuous location on the premises and renew it every two years, ensuring the facility remains in conformance with the Housing Code, Zoning regulations, and other applicable laws throughout the license period. Operators with a history of code violations may be denied licensure, and unresolved violations discovered during the license period can trigger a hearing that may result in suspension or revocation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 7-12 provides that rooming houses and similar facilities in East Hartford are required to be licensed, meaning residents have a basis to inquire whether the facility where they live holds a current, valid license posted on the premises. If a facility appears to be operating without a license, or if Housing Code or Property Maintenance Code violations exist and go uncorrected, tenants may report concerns to the Director of Development or designee, who has authority to initiate a hearing and potentially suspend or revoke the operator's license. Tenants experiencing conditions that may constitute code violations can also reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or the East Hartford Fair Rent Commission (§§ 2-113e–g) to understand what options may be available to them.
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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