Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 (2026) § 9-130
Same—Hearings and appeals (Groton Art. IV Div. 2: Administration and Enforcement)
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Any person aggrieved by a notice of the housing official issued in connection with any inspection, examination or survey pursuant to this article, or any rule or regulation pursuant thereto, may request, and shall be granted, a hearing on the matter before the housing code board of appeals, provided that such person shall file in the office of the housing official a written petition requesting such a hearing within 15 days after the notice of the housing official was served upon such person. Within ten days of the receipt of such petition, the board of appeals shall set a time and place for such hearing and shall give the petitioner written notice thereof. Such notice shall be registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. At the hearing, the petitioner shall have the opportunity to show cause why the notice should be modified or withdrawn. The hearing shall take place within a reasonable time after the receipt of the petition by the board of appeals.
Under Groton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 art. IV div. 2 § 9-130, any person who receives a notice from the housing official following an inspection, examination, or survey has the right to challenge that notice through a formal hearing before the housing code board of appeals. To trigger this process, a written petition must be filed with the housing official's office within 15 days of being served the notice. Once the petition is received, the board of appeals must schedule the hearing within ten days and notify the petitioner by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested, with the hearing itself to occur within a reasonable time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to a housing official's notice under § 9-130 should be aware that the 15-day window for filing a written petition with the housing official's office is strictly defined and begins upon service of the notice. Compliant operators generally keep careful records of when notices are received and maintain documentation related to any inspection, examination, or survey. If a notice is disputed, the appeal process before the housing code board of appeals provides a structured opportunity to present evidence and argue that the notice should be modified or withdrawn.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 9-130 of Groton's housing code gives tenants and other affected parties a formal right to contest a housing official's notice by filing a written petition within 15 days of receiving it. Once a petition is filed, the board of appeals is required to schedule a hearing and provide written notice by certified or registered mail, giving the petitioner a chance to show why the notice should be changed or withdrawn. Tenants who believe a notice affects their housing situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid resource to better understand how this appeal process applies to their circumstances.
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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