New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 214
Enforcing officer to give authority to substandard areas (New Haven Housing Code)
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In the program of enforcement of this title, the enforcing officer shall give priority to those areas which have been certified to him by the city plan commission as directed in paragraph 213; provided, however, that the enforcing officer shall not be limited to such areas in the program of enforcement. Note-- Formerly, ¶ 217.
New Haven Code of Ordinances tit. V § 214 establishes a priority system for housing code enforcement: the enforcing officer is directed to focus first on areas that the city plan commission has formally certified as substandard, as described in § 213. At the same time, the provision makes clear that enforcement authority is not confined to those designated areas — the enforcing officer retains the power to act anywhere within the city. This creates a structured but flexible approach to citywide housing oversight.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under tit. V § 214, property owners throughout New Haven should be aware that housing code enforcement can occur anywhere in the city, not only in areas the city plan commission has flagged as substandard. Operators who manage properties in certified priority areas may face earlier or more concentrated inspection activity, while those outside such areas remain subject to the same underlying code requirements. Maintaining properties in compliance with tit. V standards regardless of location reflects the broad scope this provision grants to the enforcing officer.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tit. V § 214 means that tenants living in areas certified as substandard by the city plan commission may benefit from heightened enforcement attention, but tenants in any part of New Haven can also have housing conditions addressed under this title. If a tenant believes their unit has code violations, they may consider contacting the New Haven enforcing officer directly, reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization, or exploring whether a complaint can be filed under tit. V. The provision's citywide reach means geographic location alone does not determine whether enforcement action is available.
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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