Ellington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (2026) § 138-3
Service of notices (Ellington Rental Property Art. I Landlord Identification)
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Service of state or municipal orders relating to maintenance of such rental real property or compliance with state law and local codes concerning such real property directed to the nonresident owner or agent at the address on file, or deemed to be on file in accordance with the provisions of § 138-2 , shall be sufficient proof of service of such orders in any subsequent criminal or civil action against the owner or agent for failure to comply with the orders. The provisions of this section shall not be construed to limit the validity of any other means of giving notice of such orders that may be used by the state or the Town of Ellington.
Section 138-3 of Ellington's Code of Ordinances establishes that when state or municipal maintenance or code-compliance orders are sent to a nonresident property owner or agent at the address on file under § 138-2, that delivery counts as legally sufficient proof of service. This means the owner or agent cannot later claim they never received the order if it was sent to their registered address. The provision also clarifies that this method of service does not replace or invalidate other legally recognized ways of delivering such notices.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 138-3, property owners and agents who do not reside locally are expected to keep an accurate, current address on file as required by § 138-2, because orders sent to that address are treated as properly served for purposes of any criminal or civil enforcement action. Compliant operators typically verify and update their registered contact information regularly so that maintenance or code-compliance orders reach the right person without delay. Failing to maintain an accurate address does not shield an owner or agent from liability if an order is sent to the address on record.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-3 supports tenants indirectly by ensuring that nonresident landlords cannot escape enforcement of maintenance or code-compliance orders simply by claiming they never received them. If a landlord has failed to comply with a state or municipal order, the fact that the order was sent to the landlord's registered address under § 138-2 can be used as proof of service in a subsequent legal proceeding. Tenants who believe their landlord has ignored such orders may wish to contact the Town of Ellington or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what enforcement 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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