Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026) § 9-104
Scope of article (Groton Art. IV Div. 1: Generally)
Operative Text
Every portion of a building or of any premises used or intended to be let for residential purposes, except hotels and motels serving transient guests only, rest homes, convalescent homes and nursing homes and mobile homes, shall comply with the provisions of this article, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired, except as hereinafter provided. This article shall be applicable to all areas of the town except in a subdivision having the power to regulate housing.
Section 9-104 of Groton's Code of Ordinances establishes the reach of the town's residential housing article, applying its standards to virtually all residential buildings and premises regardless of when they were built, altered, or repaired. Certain categories of facilities — hotels and motels serving only transient guests, rest homes, convalescent homes, nursing homes, and mobile homes — fall outside the article's coverage. The article also does not apply in subdivisions that hold their own authority to regulate housing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-104, operators of residential rental properties in Groton must ensure their buildings meet the requirements of Article IV regardless of the property's age or construction history. Compliant operators typically review whether their property falls within one of the enumerated exemptions — such as transient-only lodging or a self-regulating subdivision — before assuming the article does not apply. Properties that do not clearly qualify for an exemption are generally treated as subject to the full scope of the article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-104 establishes that most residential rental properties in Groton are covered by Article IV's housing standards, giving tenants a broad baseline of protections tied to the condition of their home. If a tenant believes their landlord is not meeting the article's requirements, they may raise a violation of § 9-104's coverage provisions as context when filing a complaint with the appropriate town authority or when seeking guidance from a tenant-rights organization. Understanding whether a property falls within one of the article's narrow exemptions — such as transient lodging or a subdivision with its own housing authority — can be a useful starting point when exploring available options.
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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