Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. I (2026) § 9-1
Rental housing code adopted by reference (Groton Art. I: In General)
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A rental housing code which establishes minimum standards governing the condition and maintenance of dwellings, hereafter known as the "Rental Housing Code of the Town of Groton," is hereby adopted and made a part hereof by reference, as fully as if set out at length herein. Copies of such code are on file and available for public inspection in the zoning office and the office of the town clerk.
Section 9-1 of Groton, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances formally adopts a Rental Housing Code that sets minimum standards for the condition and maintenance of rental dwellings in the Town of Groton. Rather than reprinting the full code text, the ordinance incorporates it by reference, making it legally binding as though written out in full. Official copies of the Rental Housing Code are kept on file and open to public inspection at both the zoning office and the town clerk's office.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. I § 9-1, rental property operators in the Town of Groton are subject to the minimum maintenance and condition standards established by the Rental Housing Code adopted therein. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the full text of that code, which is available at the town's zoning office and the office of the town clerk. Staying current with the adopted standards helps operators ensure their properties meet the baseline requirements the town has established.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. I § 9-1 establishes that rental housing in the Town of Groton must meet minimum standards for condition and maintenance as set out in the adopted Rental Housing Code. Tenants who believe their dwelling may fall below those standards can review the full code at the town's zoning office or the town clerk's office to understand what protections apply. General enforcement paths may include contacting the relevant town department, raising a code violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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