Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 128 § 128.04
DEFINITIONS
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The definitions found in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6a(a), as amended from time to time, shall apply to the terms of this chapter and are set forth below. In addition, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. “ ADDRESS. ” A location as described by the full street number, unit number if any, the street name, the city or town, and the state, and not a mailing address such as a post office box. “ AGENT IN CHARGE ” or “ AGENT. ” An individual who manages real property, including, but not limited to, the collection of rents and supervision and or maintenance of such property, including for the purposes of compliance with state and local codes. “ CONTROLLING PARTICIPANT. ” An individual or entity that exercises day-to-day financial or operational control. “ DWELLING UNIT. ” Any house or building, or portion thereof, that is rented, leased, or hired out to be occupied; or is arranged or designed to be occupied, or is occupied, as the home or residence of one or more persons, living independently of each other, and doing their cooking upon the premises, and having a common right in the halls, stairways, or yards. “ IDENTIFYING INFORMATION. ” Current and accurate proof of an individual's name, residential address, or other information required to show suc h proof of identification as may be required by the Town Planner. “ NONRESIDENT LANDLORD. ” A nonresident owner, or project-based housing provider, as defined in this chapter, of occupied or vacant residential rental housing property in the town. “ NONRESIDENT OWNER. ” A person who does not live at occupied or vacant residential rental housing property, dwelling unit or their associated premises, in the town and is either: (1) An “ OWNER ” (i.e., one or more people with legal title to the property or beneficial ownership and a right to present use and enjoyment of the premises, including mortgagees in possession); or (2) A controlling participant of the entity that owns the property. “ PROJECT-BASED HOUSING PROVIDER. ” A property owner who contracts with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing to tenants under the federal Housing Choice Voucher Program, 42 USC 1437f(o). “ PROPERTY MANAGER. ” An individual or company that is hired to oversee the day-to-day operations of a rental property. “ RESIDENTIAL RENTAL HOUSING PROPERTY. ” Vacant or occupied dwelling unit(s) in the town. “ TOWN PLANNER. ” The Town Planner or their designee. (Ord. 744, passed 6-18-24)
Section 128.04 of Hamden's Nonresident Landlord Registration chapter establishes the vocabulary that governs the entire Chapter 128 framework. Key terms defined here include 'nonresident landlord,' 'agent in charge,' 'controlling participant,' and 'dwelling unit,' among others, with definitions drawn in part from Connecticut General Statutes § 47a-6a(a). These definitions determine who is subject to the chapter's registration requirements and what roles and properties fall within its scope. The definitions apply throughout Chapter 128 unless context clearly calls for a different meaning.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 128.04, property owners and managers operating in Hamden should be familiar with how the chapter defines key roles, particularly 'nonresident owner' and 'controlling participant,' since these definitions determine whether registration obligations apply. A compliant operator generally ensures that any individual exercising day-to-day financial or operational control over a rental property is properly identified and that an 'agent in charge' is designated as described in the chapter. Operators also typically maintain current and accurate 'identifying information' as defined in § 128.04, including a physical street address rather than a post office box, to satisfy the Town Planner's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128.04 sets out the definitions that shape tenants' rights and protections under Hamden's nonresident landlord registration framework. Knowing how terms like 'nonresident landlord,' 'agent in charge,' and 'residential rental housing property' are defined can help tenants understand whether their housing and their landlord fall within the chapter's scope. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions apply to their situation may wish to contact the Hamden Town Planner's office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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