New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-200
Same—Hearing on suspension
Operative Text
Any person whose permit to operate a rooming house has been suspended, or who has received notice from the department concerned that his permit may be suspended unless existing conditions or practices at the rooming house are corrected, may request and shall be granted a hearing on the matter before the housing board of appeals under the procedures provided by sections 13-55 through 13-57 .
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-200 establishes that any rooming house operator whose permit has been suspended—or who has received a notice of potential suspension pending correction of conditions or practices—has the right to request a formal hearing before the housing board of appeals. The hearing is conducted according to the procedures set out in sections 13-55 through 13-57. This provision ensures that permit suspension actions are subject to an administrative review process before becoming final.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-200, operators of rooming houses who receive a suspension notice or a warning notice from the relevant department generally take steps to document existing conditions and formally request a hearing before the housing board of appeals if they wish to contest the action. Compliant operators familiarize themselves with the hearing procedures outlined in sections 13-55 through 13-57 so they can participate effectively in the process. Keeping records of any departmental communications and the timeline of notices is a common practice among operators navigating this process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 9 § 13-200 provides a procedural safeguard that may be relevant to tenants living in a rooming house facing permit suspension, since the operator has the right to appeal that action before the housing board of appeals. Tenants in such a property may want to monitor the status of their rooming house's operating permit and understand that a suspension or potential suspension triggers a formal review process under sections 13-55 through 13-57. Tenant-rights organizations in New Britain can help residents understand how permit suspension proceedings might affect their housing situation and what options may be 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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