Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 1 (2026) § 9-107
Existing remedies (Groton Art. IV Div. 1: Generally)
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Nothing in this article shall be deemed to abolish or impair existing remedies of the municipality or its officers or agencies relating to the removal or demolition of any buildings which are deemed to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary.
Section 9-107 of Groton's housing code makes clear that the article does not eliminate or weaken any pre-existing legal tools available to the municipality, its officers, or its agencies for addressing buildings found to be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary. In other words, the remedies for ordering removal or demolition of such structures remain fully intact alongside whatever this article establishes. The provision functions as a savings clause, ensuring no conflict or gap arises between the article's rules and older enforcement mechanisms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 9-107, property owners should understand that Groton retains all of its traditional municipal authority to act against buildings deemed dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary — authority that exists independently of and in addition to the rest of Article IV. Compliant operators generally keep their properties well-maintained so that neither the article's provisions nor any pre-existing municipal remedies are triggered. Awareness that multiple overlapping enforcement tools may apply to a single property is a practical consideration for anyone managing real estate in Groton.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-107 confirms that tenants living in buildings that may be dangerous, unsafe, or unsanitary are protected not only by the specific rules in Article IV but also by whatever separate municipal remedies Groton's officers and agencies already had in place. This means enforcement options against substandard housing conditions are not limited to a single regulatory pathway. Tenants who believe their building poses safety or health concerns may wish to contact Groton's relevant municipal offices or a local tenant-rights organization to learn which remedies — old or new — may apply to their 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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