Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-76
Application of article (Hartford Rehousing Assistance Program)
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(a) The provisions of this article shall apply to the demolition and converted use of all housing units in the City, including those demolished pursuant to any order, decision or other action of the Director of Licenses and Inspections. No owner shall cause the demolition or converted use of any housing unit without first obtaining a demolition permit zoning permit, and/or building permit. (b) Any housing unit ordered demolished by the Director of Licenses and Inspections because of damage caused by civil commotion or natural disaster shall not be subject to the terms of this article. (c) This article shall also not apply to the demolition or converted use of any housing unit owned by the City, the Hartford Redevelopment Agency, the Housing Authority of the City of Hartford, any public development authority, or to the demolition or converted use of a detached, single-family house which is owner-occupied. (d) The Director of Licenses and Inspections shall not issue a demolition permit or building permit until the Director of the Division of Housing has certified that the owner has complied with the provisions of this article. (e) These exceptions (b) through (e), inclusive, in this article shall be effective retroactive to February 13, 1996.
Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-76 establishes when and to whom the City's housing demolition and converted-use rules apply. Generally, no owner may demolish or convert a housing unit without first securing the required permits, and the Director of Licenses and Inspections cannot issue those permits until the Division of Housing certifies compliance with the article. Certain situations are carved out, including units damaged by civil commotion or natural disaster, properties owned by the City or designated public agencies, and owner-occupied detached single-family homes.
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Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-76, property owners who intend to demolish or convert a housing unit in Hartford must obtain the applicable demolition, zoning, and/or building permits before proceeding. Compliant operators also secure certification from the Director of the Division of Housing confirming they have met all article requirements, since the Director of Licenses and Inspections will not issue permits without that certification. Owners of owner-occupied detached single-family homes, or properties held by the City or designated public agencies, should review the exemptions in subsections (b) through (c) to determine whether the article's requirements apply to their situation.
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. 9, art. IV § 9-76 provides protections for tenants living in housing units that an owner seeks to demolish or convert, by requiring owners to comply with the article and obtain proper permits before any such action can proceed. Tenants who believe an owner is attempting to demolish or convert their unit without following these steps may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization or the City's Division of Housing can help tenants understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this article.
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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