Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.63
DISCONTINUANCE OF SERVICE
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No owner, operator or occupant shall cause any service, facility, equipment or utility which is required under this chapter to be removed from or shut off from or discontinued for any occupied dwelling, let or occupied by him, except for such temporary interruption as may be necessary while actual repairs or alterations are in process, or during temporary emergencies when discontinuance of service is approved by the director of health. (Adopted 9-5-67) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.63 of the Hamden Housing Code prohibits any owner, operator, or occupant from removing, shutting off, or discontinuing any service, facility, equipment, or utility that is required under the code for an occupied dwelling. Two narrow exceptions exist: brief interruptions that are genuinely necessary during active repairs or alterations, and temporary emergencies where the Hamden Director of Health has approved the discontinuance. Outside of these limited circumstances, required services must remain continuously available to occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.63, compliant property operators maintain all code-required services, facilities, equipment, and utilities without interruption for occupied units. When repairs or alterations make a temporary service interruption unavoidable, operators generally document the work in progress and restore service as quickly as possible. For any emergency-related discontinuance, operators typically seek advance approval from the Hamden Director of Health and keep records of that authorization, since violations are subject to penalties under § 152.199.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.63 gives occupants of Hamden dwellings a clear protection against having required services, utilities, or facilities cut off by an owner or operator outside of narrow, approved circumstances. If a service has been discontinued without an active repair justification or Director of Health approval, that may constitute a violation of the Housing Code enforceable under § 152.199. Tenants who believe this provision has been violated can contact the Hamden Director of Health's office to report the issue, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand the range of options available.
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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