East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-91
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Within the Town of East Haven, the use of land, buildings and other structures, wherever located, shall be established and conducted so as to conform to the performance and maintenance standards hereinafter specified. The performance and maintenance standards establish certain nuisance factors which, if committed or allowed to exist, will be detrimental to the public health, safety, welfare and quality of life, will be contrary to a comprehensive plan of zoning and/or be offensive to the sight of the general public; and/or will depreciate the value of the property or the property of others. In order to achieve compliance with the performance and maintenance standards of this section, the zoning inspector is authorized to make surveys, take measurements and perform inspections; and his/her agent as hereinafter defined as the "blight officer" is authorized to order the remedy or abatement of violations of this section, and issue citations for the same. The performance and maintenance standards, hereinafter specified shall be of continuing application.
East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-91 establishes a baseline framework requiring that all land, buildings, and structures within East Haven be used and maintained in accordance with specific performance and maintenance standards. These standards are designed to prevent conditions that could harm public health, safety, or welfare, conflict with the town's zoning plan, create visual offenses, or reduce property values. A zoning inspector and a designated 'blight officer' are empowered to survey, measure, inspect, and order remedies or abatements for violations, and to issue citations. The standards apply on an ongoing, continuous basis rather than as a one-time requirement.
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Under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 10, art. V § 10-91, property owners and managers are generally expected to maintain their land, buildings, and structures in continuous compliance with the town's performance and maintenance standards. Compliant operators routinely monitor their properties for conditions that could be deemed nuisances, address deterioration proactively, and respond promptly to any notices or orders issued by the zoning inspector or blight officer. Keeping records of maintenance activities and inspections can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision's continuing-application requirement.
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 § 10-91 gives tenants a basis to be aware of their right to live in a property that meets the town's performance and maintenance standards, which are intended to protect public health, safety, and quality of life. If a tenant observes conditions that may constitute a violation — such as blight, structural deterioration, or nuisance factors — they may contact the East Haven zoning inspector or blight officer, who are authorized under this provision to inspect the property and order remedies. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available when conditions at a rental property may fall short of these standards.
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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