Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-61

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Operative Text

Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-61
(a) Purpose. The purpose of the housing code is to ensure safe, sanitary and decent housing within the town by prescribing minimum standards relative to living conditions in all structures within the town used for purposes of dwelling or human habitation.
(b) Scope. In order to attain the objectives of establishing and continually ensuring safe, sanitary, decent housing and living conditions within the town, this housing code shall apply to all structures now or hereafter used for human habitation by providing for the following:
(1) Establishment of minimum standards for basic equipment and facilities, space and occupancy requirements, light and ventilation, sanitary facilities, heating, electrical facilities, structural elements, sanitary conditions, and other such conditions, factors and characteristics which may adversely affect or become a menace to the public safety, health, welfare and physical and social well-being and which lead to the continuation, extension or aggravation of urban blight;
(2) Fixing the powers, duties and responsibilities of owners, operators, lessees and occupants of structures used for human habitation, as well as the powers and duties of the town with respect to such structures and conditions therein;
(3) Administration and enforcement of the provisions of this housing code by the town;
(4) Establishing modes of discovering and remedying conditions determined to be substandard, unsafe, unsanitary or unfit for human habitation within the criteria established by this housing code, and prescribing penalties for violations of the provisions of this housing code.
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Plain English

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-61 establishes the town's housing code, whose stated aim is to ensure that all residential structures meet minimum standards for safety, sanitation, and habitability. The code covers a broad range of conditions—from basic equipment and structural integrity to light, ventilation, and heating—and applies to every structure used for human habitation in Enfield, whether existing or built in the future. It also sets out how the town discovers and remedies substandard conditions and prescribes penalties for violations.

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For Property Managers

Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-61, property owners and operators bear defined responsibilities for maintaining residential structures in compliance with the town's minimum housing standards. Compliant operators generally keep their properties up to code across all covered categories—equipment, facilities, structural elements, sanitation, heating, and electrical systems—and respond promptly when the town identifies conditions that fall short of those standards. Familiarity with the full scope of the housing code, including its enforcement and penalty provisions, is a routine part of managing rental property in Enfield.

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For Tenants

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. III § 14-61 establishes baseline habitability rights for anyone living in a residential structure in Enfield, covering conditions such as sanitation, heating, structural safety, and adequate light and ventilation. When conditions in a rental unit appear to fall below those minimums, tenants generally have the option of reporting concerns to the town, which is charged with administering and enforcing the housing code. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Enfield's local ordinances can help residents understand what remedies and enforcement paths may be available under this provision.

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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