East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-37
Registration of nonresident owner-landlords
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(a) Any nonresident owner-landlord of occupied or vacant residential real property shall maintain on file in the department of planning and zoning the current contact information of said nonresident owner-landlord of such property, if the owner is an individual, or the current contact information of the agent for property in charge of the building if the nonresident owner-landlord is a corporation, partnership, trust, or other legally recognized entity owning residential real property in the state. (b) If such contact information changes, notice of the new contact information shall be provided by such nonresidential owner-landlord or agent in charge for property of the building to the planning and zoning office not more than thirty (30) days after the date that the contact information has changed. (c) If a nonresident owner-landlord or agent for property in charge fails to file or maintain current contact information under this section, the address to which the town mails property tax bills for a residential real property owned by a nonresident owner-landlord shall be deemed to be the address for the nonresident owner-landlord and/or agent in charge for property for enforcement purposes under the provisions of this chapter. (d) Any nonresident owner-landlord or agent for property in charge shall also give their contact information to any tenants. The purpose of this provision is to ensure that tenants have such information in case of an emergency during nonworking hours or if the database for contact information is not available. (e) Each nonresident owner-landlord or agent in charge for property, with respect to each dwelling unit so owned, shall be required to annually file, update, or confirm their contact information, on a form to be provided by the town, with the planning and zoning office. Said filings shall be made no earlier than July 1 and no later than July 31 of each calendar year and shall be referred to as "annual filing(s)." For the purposes of this chapter, the period of July 1 to July 31 of each calendar year shall be referred to as the "annual filing period." (f) If a person or entity becomes a nonresident owner-landlord or agent in charge for property by virtue of entering into a new rental arrangement with a tenant between August 1 and June 30 of any calendar year, he or she shall, within thirty-one (31) days, file the required contact information with the planning and zoning office. Said filing shall be referred to as an "initial filing." Unless such initial filing occurs during the annual filing period, such filing shall not relieve a nonresident owner-landlord or agent in charge for property of the annual filing requirement as delineated in subsection (e) herein, regardless of how close an initial filing may be in proximity to the annual filing period.
East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-37 requires nonresident owner-landlords of residential property in East Haven to keep current contact information on file with the town's Department of Planning and Zoning. This applies whether the owner is an individual or a business entity, in which case an agent's contact information must be filed instead. Contact information must be updated within 30 days of any change, confirmed annually during the July 1–31 filing window, and shared directly with tenants so they can reach someone in an emergency.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. III § 10-37, compliant nonresident owner-landlords keep their contact information—or that of their designated property agent—current with the Planning and Zoning office at all times. They submit or confirm that information each year between July 1 and July 31, notify the office of any changes within 30 days, and file initial contact information within 31 days whenever a new rental arrangement begins outside the annual filing period. They also provide their contact details directly to tenants to ensure reachability during emergencies or when the town's database is unavailable.
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 ch. 10, art. III § 10-37 gives tenants the right to receive current contact information from their nonresident owner-landlord or the owner's designated property agent, specifically so tenants can reach someone during emergencies or outside normal business hours. Tenants can also look up registered contact information through the town's Department of Planning and Zoning, where filings are required to be maintained. If a landlord has not complied with this registration requirement, tenants may raise that as a concern with the town or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available.
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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