East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances app. A § XX
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20.01 This ordinance shall be effective on and after the 25th day of May, 1977. All previous ordinances or parts of ordinances relating to housing code enforcement are hereby repealed.
Section 20.01 of East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § XX establishes that the housing code enforcement ordinance took effect on May 25, 1977, and that any prior ordinances or portions of ordinances covering housing code enforcement were repealed at that time. This provision marks the legal starting point for the current framework governing housing standards in East Haven. It clarifies that the rules in this ordinance, not any predecessor rules, form the operative regulatory baseline.
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Under East Haven Code of Ordinances app. A § XX, section 20.01, the current housing code enforcement framework has been in effect since May 25, 1977, with all prior conflicting ordinances superseded. Property owners and managers generally ensure their compliance practices are aligned with this ordinance rather than any earlier, now-repealed rules. Familiarity with the effective date helps operators understand which regulatory standards apply to their properties.
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 § XX, section 20.01 confirms that the housing code enforcement rules in effect since May 25, 1977 are the governing standards, replacing any earlier ordinances on the subject. Tenants who believe a housing code issue exists can reference this ordinance as the applicable framework when raising concerns with local housing authorities or tenant-rights organizations. Understanding which set of rules is in force can be relevant when pursuing a complaint or raising a housing code violation as a defense.
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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