New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-59
Other violations; procedures
Operative Text
(a) Whenever the chief building inspector or the director of health has issued a notice of violation (see section 13-53 ) of any provision of this article with the exception of those emergency situations cited in section 13-58 , the person to whom the notice of violation is directed shall comply with the order immediately, but shall be granted a hearing before the housing board of appeals provided he shall comply with section 13-55 and shall file a written petition within ten (10) days after the notice of violation is served. (b) After a hearing before the housing board of appeals, if the notice of violation order remains in effect, the enforcing officer, the chief building inspector or the director of health shall reinspect the premises within thirty (30) days of the date upon which the notice of violation was issued. (c) If the violation order is not complied with within that thirty-day period, the chief building inspector or the director of health shall immediately notify the city's corporation counsel who shall initiate appropriate legal action. The chief building inspector or the director of health shall at the same time place a certificate of violation on the appropriate land records in the office of the town clerk of the city.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-59 establishes a process for handling non-emergency housing violations. When the chief building inspector or director of health issues a notice of violation, the recipient must comply immediately but may request a hearing before the housing board of appeals by filing a written petition within ten days of being served. If the violation remains unresolved after a 30-day reinspection window, the matter is referred to the city's corporation counsel for legal action, and a certificate of violation is recorded on the city's land records.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-59, property owners who receive a notice of violation from the chief building inspector or director of health are generally expected to address the cited conditions right away, even while pursuing an appeal. Operators who wish to contest a violation typically file a written petition with the housing board of appeals within ten days of service, in compliance with section 13-55. Failure to resolve the violation within the 30-day reinspection period can result in legal action initiated by the corporation counsel and a certificate of violation recorded against the property in the town clerk's land records.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-59 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances provides a structured enforcement pathway that can benefit tenants living in properties with housing violations. If a landlord fails to comply with a notice of violation within the 30-day reinspection period, the city's corporation counsel may initiate legal action and a certificate of violation may be placed on the property's land records — both of which can serve as documentation of the landlord's non-compliance. Tenants who believe a violation is going unaddressed may consider contacting the chief building inspector or director of health to inquire about reinspection status, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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