New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-117

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Operative Text

New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-117
(a) Failure to initially register with the director, or his designee, is punishable by a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00), per day after the registration deadline.
(b) If applicable, failure to properly post the standing order is punishable by a fine of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) per day the violation continues.
(c) Violations of this Article XV shall be enforced in accordance with section 17-84 of the City of New Haven Code of Ordinances.
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Plain English

New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-117 establishes financial penalties for two distinct registration-related failures: not registering with the director by the required deadline, and failing to properly post a standing order when that requirement applies. Both violations carry a fine of $250 per day for each day the non-compliance continues. Broader enforcement of Article XV violations follows the procedures set out in section 17-84 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances.

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For Property Managers

Under § 17-117, property owners and managers operating under Article XV are expected to complete initial registration with the director by the applicable deadline and to post any required standing order in the manner the ordinance specifies. Because fines accrue at $250 per day for each of these failures, operators generally treat timely registration and proper posting as ongoing compliance obligations rather than one-time tasks. Staying current with the director's office on registration status and posting requirements is a standard practice for compliant operators in New Haven.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 17-117 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to check whether their landlord has met the registration and standing-order posting requirements under Article XV. If a landlord has not registered or has failed to post a required standing order, those failures may be relevant to a tenant's rights under the broader Article XV framework. Tenants who believe these requirements have not been met can contact the City of New Haven's relevant housing office, consult a local tenant-rights organization, or review section 17-84 for the enforcement procedures that apply.

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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§ 244.210
Manner of registering
§ 244.230
Posting
§ 165.10
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