Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 152 § 152.86
ROOMING HOUSE PERMIT
Operative Text
No person shall operate a rooming house unless he holds a valid rooming house permit issued by the Director of Health in the name of the operator and for the specific dwelling or dwelling unit. The operator shall apply to the Director of Health for the permit, which shall be issued by the Director of Health upon compliance by the operator with the applicable provisions of the chapter and of any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. This permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the rooming house at all times. The permit shall be nontransferable. Every person holding such a permit shall give notice in writing to the Director of Health within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of ownership of, interest in, or control of the rooming house. The notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of the rooming house. Every rooming house permit shall expire at the end of one year following its date of issuance, unless sooner suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided. For every permit issued hereunder and for each annual renewal, there shall be paid to the health department, for the use of the town, a permit fee of $50 by each rooming house. (Adopted 9-5-67; amend. Ord. 167, passed 4-18-78; Am. Ord. 669, passed 2-1-16) Penalty, see § 152.199
Section 152.86 of the Hamden Housing Code establishes that operating a rooming house requires a valid permit issued by the Director of Health, specific to both the operator and the property. The permit must be visibly displayed on the premises at all times, cannot be transferred to another party, and expires annually unless suspended or revoked earlier. When ownership or control of a rooming house changes hands, written notice must be provided to the Director of Health within 24 hours, and a $50 fee applies for each permit issuance or annual renewal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152.86, compliant rooming house operators obtain and maintain a current permit from the Director of Health before operating, pay the $50 annual fee at issuance and each renewal, and keep the permit posted in a conspicuous location within the property. Because the permit is nontransferable, operators who sell or otherwise transfer ownership or control of the rooming house provide written notice to the Director of Health within 24 hours, including the name and address of the incoming owner or controller. Operators generally track the permit's annual expiration date to ensure timely renewal and continued compliance with the applicable provisions of the chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152.86 gives residents of rooming houses a basis to verify that their operator holds a valid, currently displayed permit from the Director of Health — a permit that is property-specific and nontransferable. If a permit is not visibly posted or if there are concerns about whether a rooming house is operating with proper authorization, tenants may contact the Hamden Director of Health to inquire about permit status or report a potential violation, which can trigger enforcement under § 152.199. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand what options are generally available when a rooming house may be operating out of compliance with § 152.86.
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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