Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.10
Notice of violation
Operative Text
Whenever the director of health determines that there are rea sonable grounds to believe that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter or of any rule or regulation adopted pur suant thereto, he shall give notice of the alleged violation to the person or persons responsible therefor, as hereinafter provided. Such notice shall: (A) Be put in writing; (B) Include a statement of the reasons why it is being issued; (C) Allow a reasonable time for the performance of any act it requires; and (D) Be served upon the owner or his agent, or the occupant, as the case may require; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is served upon him personally; or if a copy thereof is sent by registered mail to his last known address; or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice; or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this state. Such notice may contain an outline of remedial action which, if taken, will effect compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. (Adopted 9-5-67)
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.10, when the director of health has reasonable grounds to believe a housing code violation has occurred, a formal written notice must be issued to the responsible party. That notice must explain why it is being issued, allow a reasonable timeframe for corrective action, and be properly delivered — whether in person, by registered mail, by conspicuous posting on the affected dwelling, or by another method permitted under state law. The notice may also include an outline of the steps that would bring the property into compliance with the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.10, compliant property owners and their agents generally maintain current contact information and mailing addresses on file so that any notice of violation can be received without delay. When a notice arrives — whether personally served, sent by registered mail, or posted on the property — operators typically review the stated reasons for issuance and the remedial action outline, then act within the time period the notice specifies. Keeping records of all correspondence with the director of health related to any alleged violation is a practice commonly associated with orderly compliance management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.10 establishes that occupants, not just owners, may be served with a notice of violation when the circumstances require it, meaning tenants can be directly informed of alleged housing code issues affecting their dwelling. If a notice is posted conspicuously on or about your building, that posting is considered legally valid service under this provision. Tenants who believe a housing code violation exists and has not been addressed may consider contacting the Hamden director of health, documenting conditions in writing, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information about how § 152.10 notices and the broader housing code process work.
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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