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Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-182

Recording of lien

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Operative Text

Enfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-182
(a) Any unpaid fine imposed for blight violations shall constitute a lien upon the real estate in accordance with G.S. § 7-148aa. Each lien shall be continued, recorded and released as provided for in G.S. § 7-148aa.
(b) Any unpaid imposed fine for a blight or public nuisance violation, other than housing, shall be enforced in accordance with the Connecticut General Statutes, including the filing of a judgment lien when appropriate.
(c) Any unpaid costs associated with bringing the premises into compliance per section 14-179 herein shall constitute a lien upon the real estate in accordance with G.S. § 49-73b. Each lien shall be continued, recorded and released as provided for in G.S. § 49-73b.
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Plain English

Enfield Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. IV § 14-182 establishes that unpaid fines for blight or public nuisance violations, as well as unpaid costs incurred when the town brings a property into compliance, can become liens attached to the real estate itself. Blight-related fines are recorded and released under the procedures set out in G.S. § 7-148aa, while unpaid compliance costs follow the lien framework of G.S. § 49-73b. For violations outside the housing category, the town may also pursue enforcement through Connecticut General Statutes, including filing a judgment lien when circumstances warrant.

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For Property Managers

Property owners subject to blight or public nuisance enforcement under § 14-182 should be aware that unresolved fines and town-incurred remediation costs do not simply expire — they attach to the property as liens that are formally recorded and must be released through statutory procedures. Operators who promptly pay assessed fines or reimburse the town for compliance work under section 14-179 avoid the lien-recording process entirely. Reviewing the lien status of a property before any sale or refinancing is a standard practice given that these encumbrances run with the real estate.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 14-182 is primarily directed at property owners, but tenants living in properties subject to blight or nuisance enforcement may find it relevant context when a landlord's unresolved fines or compliance costs have resulted in liens on the building. Tenants can inquire with the Town of Enfield about whether outstanding liens exist on a property, which may signal unresolved code violations. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how recorded liens and ongoing enforcement actions under this provision might relate to their housing situation.

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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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148aa
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 49-73b
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