Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.101
Defects in unfit dwellings
Operative Text
Any dwelling or dwelling unit which shall be found to have any of the following defects shall be condemned as unfit for human habitation and shall be so designated and placarded by the director of health: (A) One which is so damaged, decayed, dilapidated unsanitary, unsafe or vermin-infested that it creates a serious hazard to the health or safety of the occupant; or of the public. (B) One which lacks illumination, ventilation or sanitation facilities adequate to protect the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (C) One which because of its general condition or location is unsanitary, or otherwise dangerous, to the health or safety of the occupants or of the public. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.101, a dwelling or dwelling unit that meets certain threshold conditions — such as being severely damaged, decayed, or vermin-infested, lacking adequate light or ventilation, or being otherwise unsanitary or dangerous due to its condition or location — may be officially condemned as unfit for human habitation. When such conditions are found, the Director of Health is authorized to formally designate and placard the property. Violations of the broader Housing Code, including this section, are subject to penalties outlined in § 152.199.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.101 generally maintain their units in a condition that avoids the specific triggers for condemnation: they address structural decay, pest infestations, and sanitation deficiencies proactively, and ensure adequate illumination and ventilation are present throughout occupied spaces. A compliant operator typically responds promptly to any notice or inspection finding that could rise to the level of a serious health or safety hazard. Failure to remedy qualifying defects can result in the Director of Health placarding the property and referral for penalties under § 152.199.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.101 establishes that tenants living in dwellings with serious decay, vermin infestations, inadequate ventilation or sanitation, or other dangerous conditions have a basis to seek official intervention. Tenants may report such conditions to the Hamden Director of Health, who holds authority under this section to inspect and, if warranted, condemn and placard the unit. Tenants facing these conditions may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available, including raising a housing code violation as a defense in relevant proceedings or pursuing remedies tied to penalties under § 152.199.
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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