Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.21
Conditions for extension of time
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The hearing shall be on the record of the conference. The board of review, after consideration of the record as a whole, may affirm, modify or revoke the notice of order, and may grant an extension of time for the performance of any act of not more than 6 additional months, where the board of review finds that there is practical difficulty or undue hardship connected with the performance of any act required by the provisions of this chapter or by applicable rules or regulations issued pursuant thereto, and that the extension is in harmony with the general purpose of this chapter to secure th e public health, safety and welfare. (Adopted 9-5-67)
Under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.21, the board of review holds a hearing based on the existing conference record and may affirm, modify, or revoke a notice of order. If the board finds that complying with a housing code requirement presents a practical difficulty or undue hardship, it has the authority to grant up to six additional months to complete the required action. Any such extension must be consistent with the chapter's overarching goal of protecting public health, safety, and welfare.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a notice of order under Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.21 can seek relief through the board of review if compliance presents genuine practical difficulty or undue hardship. Operators who pursue an extension typically document the specific obstacles preventing timely compliance and demonstrate how their situation aligns with the chapter's public health and safety objectives. The board reviews the full conference record, so maintaining thorough documentation of remediation efforts and constraints is a practice commonly associated with successful extension requests.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 152 § 152.21 governs how and when a landlord may receive extra time—up to six months—to fix housing code violations, and the board of review must find that any extension still serves the public health, safety, and welfare. Tenants have the right to understand that an extension does not eliminate the underlying obligation; the notice of order remains in effect in some form unless the board explicitly revokes it. Tenants who believe an extension is being misused or that conditions remain hazardous may consider contacting Hamden's housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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