Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-178
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(a) If any violation remains unabated after 30 days, the property maintenance inspector is hereby authorized to issue a citation to the violator in accordance with this article. The citation will require immediate payment to the town. (b) If any violation which pertains only to grass, weeds, or similar growths reaching a height greater than 12 inches, or the accumulation of persistent garbage, refuse or trash remains unabated after ten days, the property maintenance inspector is hereby authorized to issue a citation to the violator in accordance with this article. The citation will require immediate payment. (c) Failure to remedy the violation shall subject the violator to criminal penalties as permitted by statute, including referral to the state's attorney's office for criminal prosecution.
Under Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-178, property maintenance violations that go uncorrected trigger a formal citation process. Most violations must be addressed within 30 days before a citation can be issued, but violations involving overgrown grass, weeds, or accumulated garbage have a shorter 10-day window. Continued non-compliance after a citation can escalate to criminal penalties, including referral to the state's attorney's office for prosecution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-178 generally stay compliant by resolving property maintenance issues promptly—within 10 days for vegetation or trash-related violations and within 30 days for other violations. A compliant operator tracks open violations and documents corrective actions to avoid citation issuance by the property maintenance inspector. Allowing violations to persist beyond these deadlines can result in citations requiring immediate payment to the town and, ultimately, criminal referral.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-178 establishes that the town's property maintenance inspector has authority to cite property owners for unabated violations, which can be relevant when a rental property has ongoing maintenance or habitability concerns. Tenants who observe uncorrected violations may consider contacting the town's property maintenance office to inquire about the inspection and citation process. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain how this provision may interact with other housing protections available under Connecticut law.
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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