East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances app. A § XVII
Penalties
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17.01 Any owner, occupant, operator or agent of a dwelling, dwelling unit, or rooming unit who has received the second notice of a violation and ordered to correct such violation in accordance with the provisions of this ordinance shall be subject to a penalty of one hundred dollars ($100), or thirty (30) days in jail, or both, for each day each violation continues after expiration of the specified period of time for correction; provided that no such penalty shall be applicable while a reconsideration, hearing or appeal to a court of competent jurisdiction is pending on the matter.
East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § XVII, Section 17.01 establishes penalties for housing code violations that persist after a second notice has been issued and a correction deadline has passed. Once that deadline expires, each day the violation continues can result in a fine of $100, up to 30 days in jail, or both. Importantly, these penalties are paused while any reconsideration, hearing, or court appeal related to the violation is actively pending.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § XVII, Section 17.01, compliant property owners and operators generally act promptly upon receiving a first notice of violation to avoid reaching the second-notice stage, which triggers potential daily penalties. Operators who do receive a second notice typically document their correction efforts and track the specified deadline carefully, since each day of non-compliance after that deadline can carry a $100 fine, jail time, or both. Owners who dispute a violation finding generally understand that penalties are held in abeyance during a formal reconsideration, hearing, or court appeal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § XVII, Section 17.01 provides a mechanism that can compel landlords to address housing violations, since owners who fail to correct problems after a second notice face escalating daily penalties. Tenants who observe that a cited violation remains uncorrected after the correction deadline may report that ongoing non-compliance to the local housing enforcement authority, which can pursue those daily penalties. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with East Haven's housing code can help residents understand what options are available when a landlord has not corrected a violation within the required timeframe.
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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