Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 152 art. I (2026) § 152-4
Definitions (Mansfield Art. I Landlord Registration)
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: ADDRESS A location as described by the full street 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 One who manages real estate, including, but not limited to, the collection of rents and supervision of property. NONRESIDENT OWNER Of a residential rental housing unit means any owner of said property who does not reside on site or does not own at least a fifty-percent interest fee simple in his individual capacity. Any owner-occupant who is not the record owner of a minimum of fifty-percent fee simple interest in said residential rental property in his or her personal individual capacity shall also be considered a nonresident owner for the purposes of this article.
Section 152-4 of Mansfield, Connecticut's Code of Ordinances establishes the key definitions that govern the town's residential rental housing article. It specifies that an 'address' must be a physical street location rather than a P.O. box, that an 'agent in charge' is anyone who manages real estate functions such as rent collection or property supervision, and that a 'nonresident owner' includes any owner who neither lives on the property nor holds at least a 50% fee-simple interest in their individual capacity. These definitions set the foundational terms used throughout the rest of Article I, Chapter 152.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 152-4, property owners and managers in Mansfield should be aware that the ordinance's definition of 'nonresident owner' is broader than it might initially appear — an owner-occupant who does not personally hold at least a 50% fee-simple interest in the property is still classified as a nonresident owner for purposes of this article. Compliant operators typically ensure that any required registrations or filings under Chapter 152 reflect a valid physical street address rather than a mailing address such as a P.O. box. Landlords who delegate management duties — including rent collection or property oversight — should also recognize that the person performing those functions qualifies as an 'agent in charge' under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 152-4 of Mansfield's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 152, Article I, defines who qualifies as a 'nonresident owner' of a rental property, which can affect what obligations apply to the person responsible for managing a tenant's home. Tenants may find it useful to understand that even an owner who lives on-site but lacks a 50% personal fee-simple interest is treated as a nonresident owner under this article, potentially triggering additional requirements. Tenants who have questions about how these definitions affect their rental situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 152 for context on related obligations.
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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