Killingly, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. III § 4-77
Notice of Violation
Operative Text
Section 4-77 Notice of Violation
A. Whenever the Building Official determines that any premise(s) or any part thereof fails to meet the
requirements set forth in this code or in applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto, the Building
Official, in accordance with existing federal, state and/or municipal law, shall issue a notice of violation setting
forth the alleged failures and advising the owner, occupant, operator or agent that such failures must be
corrected. This notice shall:
(1) Be in writing.
(2) Describe the premise(s) where the violations are alleged to exist or to have been committed.
(3) Specify each alleged violation of this code or of applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
(4) Specify the last day by which such violations shall be corrected.
(5) Specify any appeal procedure.
(6) Be served upon the owner, occupant, operator or agent of the premise(s) personally or by certified mail,
addressed to the owner, occupant, operator or agent. If one or more persons to whom such notice is
addressed cannot be found after diligent effort to do so, service may be made upon such persons by
posting the notice in or about the premise(s).
B. At the end of the period of time allowed for the correction of any violation alleged, the Building Official shall re-
inspect the premise(s) described in the notice to determine compliance with the notice of violation.Section 4-77 of the Killingly Rental Housing Standards Code establishes the formal process the Building Official must follow when a rental property is found to be out of compliance. A written notice of violation must be issued that identifies the property, lists each specific violation, sets a correction deadline, and explains any available appeal process. The notice must be delivered to the owner, occupant, operator, or agent either in person, by certified mail, or by posting on the property if the responsible parties cannot be located after a diligent search. Once the correction deadline passes, the Building Official is required to re-inspect the property to verify whether the violations have been addressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 4-77, a compliant property owner or manager who receives a notice of violation takes care to review each cited deficiency, note the specified correction deadline, and understand the appeal procedure described in the notice. Operators generally document all remediation steps taken and ensure the property is ready for the Building Official's mandatory re-inspection at the close of the correction period. Maintaining accurate contact information on file with the municipality helps ensure that any notice of violation is received promptly rather than served by posting.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 4-77 gives tenants a basis for understanding how code enforcement works in Killingly: when the Building Official identifies housing conditions that fall short of the Rental Housing Standards Code, a formal written notice must be issued to the responsible parties with a clear deadline for correction and information about appeals. Tenants who believe their unit has unaddressed code violations may contact the Killingly Building Official's office to inquire about the inspection and notice process. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how the re-inspection requirement under § 4-77 fits into broader enforcement options available to them.
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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