New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XIV § 17-83
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The director of the Livable City Initiative and their designee are empowered to enforce the provisions of this article.
Section 17-83 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article XIV designates the director of the Livable City Initiative and any person they authorize as the officials responsible for enforcing the rules set out in this article. This provision establishes who holds enforcement authority rather than defining specific obligations or prohibitions. It serves as the structural foundation for how compliance with the article's requirements is overseen and acted upon.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-83, the director of the Livable City Initiative and their designee hold the authority to enforce Article XIV's requirements against property owners and managers. Operators who maintain compliance with the article's substantive provisions are generally better positioned when the Livable City Initiative exercises its enforcement powers. Keeping accurate records and responding promptly to any inquiries from the Livable City Initiative are practices commonly associated with compliant property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-83 identifies the director of the Livable City Initiative and their designee as the enforcement authority for Article XIV, which means tenants who believe a violation has occurred have a designated office to contact. Reaching out to the Livable City Initiative is one general path available to tenants seeking to report potential non-compliance with the article's provisions. Tenant-rights organizations in New Haven may also be able to help individuals understand how enforcement under § 17-83 works in practice.
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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