Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-50
Generally (Hartford Housing Code and Rental Licensing Program)
Operative Text
A. No person shall operate housing or housing units unless he or she holds a valid license, in accordance with Article II of this chapter, approved in the name of the person operating the specific named housing or housing units, subject to the transfer provision of section 18-28 of this code. B. No building now in existence or hereafter constructed or erected, nor any portion thereof, shall be used as housing or housing units unless such building and every part thereof shall conform to the requirements of this chapter and to such other requirements of the law, including, without limitation, the State Basic Building Code, the Fire Safety Code, Hartford Municipal Code, rules and regulations of the city department of development services, and zoning regulations as may apply.
Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-50, no one may operate housing or housing units in Hartford without holding a valid license issued in the operator's name, and no building may be used as housing unless it meets all applicable requirements, including the State Basic Building Code, the Fire Safety Code, Hartford Municipal Code, and relevant zoning regulations. The provision establishes two parallel obligations: a licensing requirement tied to the individual or entity running the housing, and a building-compliance requirement covering the structure in its entirety. Together, these rules set the baseline legal threshold for lawfully offering residential housing in Hartford.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating residential housing in Hartford must maintain a valid license in their own name as required by Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-50, and must ensure that every part of their building conforms to all applicable codes, including the State Basic Building Code, Fire Safety Code, and Hartford zoning regulations. Compliant operators typically keep their license current, update it when ownership or management changes (subject to the transfer rules in § 18-28), and conduct regular inspections to confirm ongoing code compliance. Licensing and building-compliance records are generally kept on file and made available to city inspectors upon request.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-50 establishes that tenants have a right to live in housing that is both properly licensed and fully compliant with applicable building, fire safety, and zoning codes. If a tenant believes their housing lacks a valid license or fails to meet code requirements, they may file a complaint with the Hartford city department of development services or raise the violation through available local enforcement channels. Tenant-rights organizations in Hartford can help residents understand what documentation to request and what remedies may be available under this provision.
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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