East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-107
Enforcement by citation
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The blight enforcement officer is empowered to issue citations for any violation of this article by leaving a copy of such citation form with the owner of the property or by affixing same to the premises. He shall also send a copy of the form by certified mail, return receipt requested to the owner of the property. The citation shall contain the following information: (1) The address of the affected property; (2) The exact nature of the violation; (3) The time allowed for corrective action (not to exceed thirty (30) days). Repeat offenders shall be given fifteen (15) days to comply; (4) The penalty for continued violation of this article; (5) The availability of a hearing procedure before the blight appeals committee pursuant to G.S. § 7-152c; (6) The penalty for violation of this article shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each day that a violation continues at a real property used for residential purpose and two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each day that a violation continues at a real property used for commercial purposes. Payment of any such fine shall be earmarked for additional anti-blight initiatives within the town, i.e., tree and flower planting, benches, sidewalk maintenance, etc.; (7) That if he/she does not demand such a hearing in accordance with this section, he/she shall be deemed to have admitted liability; (8) That the town shall file a lien against the property in accordance with G.S. § 7-148a(a) as amended for the amount of any unpaid anti-blight fines imposed; (9) That said lien shall be enforced in the same manner as property tax liens. In addition to the citation process described herein, the blight enforcement officer, as defined in this section, is authorized to initiate legal proceedings in the superior court for the immediate correction of the violation(s), collection of any penalties, and the recovery of all costs including costs of remedial action(s) authorized by the court and reasonable attorney's fees incurred by the Town of East Haven to enforce this article. All fines, court costs of remedial action and attorney's fees, as ordered by the court, shall constitute a written lien on the subject premises, provided the owner of the said premises has been notified of the violation(s) as herein provided enforcement proceedings. Notification of the placement of a written lien will be sent fifteen (15) days prior to the placement of a lien in the Town of East Haven Land Records.
East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-107 establishes a formal citation process through which the town's blight enforcement officer can notify property owners of code violations by delivering or posting a citation and sending a copy via certified mail. Each citation must spell out the violation, the timeframe for correction (up to 30 days, or 15 days for repeat offenders), and the applicable daily penalties. Property owners have the right to contest a citation before the blight appeals committee; if no hearing is requested, liability is considered admitted. Unpaid fines can result in a lien placed against the property, enforceable in the same manner as property tax liens.
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Under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-107, compliant property owners generally respond promptly upon receiving a blight citation—whether delivered in person, posted on the premises, or sent by certified mail—and take corrective action within the stated timeframe to avoid accumulating daily fines of $100 per day for residential properties. Operators who have previously been cited should be aware that repeat offenders receive only 15 days to comply rather than the standard 30. Owners who believe a citation was issued in error typically exercise their right to request a hearing before the blight appeals committee, as failing to do so is treated as an admission of liability under this section.
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. V § 10-107 gives the town's blight enforcement officer authority to cite property owners for conditions that violate the anti-blight article, which can be relevant to tenants living in substandard residential conditions. Tenants who observe uncorrected blight violations at their residence may report concerns to the town's blight enforcement officer, who can issue citations carrying daily fines of $100 for residential properties. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision may affect their housing situation can consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on available options.
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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