New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-51
Same—Defacing or removing placard prohibition
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No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such, except as provided in section 13-50 .
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-51 establishes that once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been officially condemned as unfit for human habitation and marked with a placard, that placard must remain intact and in place. No individual—regardless of their role—may deface or remove the placard unless the specific removal process outlined in section 13-50 has been followed. The rule preserves the placard as a public notice of the condemnation status of the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-51, property owners and managers are generally expected to leave any condemnation placard undisturbed on a condemned dwelling or dwelling unit. Compliant operators do not tamper with, cover, or remove such placards outside of the process described in section 13-50. Maintaining the placard's visibility ensures that the property's condemnation status remains properly communicated to occupants and the public.
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. 2 § 13-51 protects tenants by ensuring that a condemnation placard on their dwelling cannot be unlawfully defaced or removed by any party. If a tenant notices that a placard has been tampered with or taken down without the process in section 13-50 being followed, they may report the situation to the relevant local housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what a condemnation placard means for occupancy rights and available next steps.
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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