Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. V § 4-182
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(a) Address as used in this article, means a location as described by the full street number, if any, the street name, the city or town, and the state, and not a mailing address such as a post office box. (b) Dwelling unit as used in this article, means any house or building, or portion thereof, which is rented, leased or hired out to be occupied, or is arranged or designed to be occupied, or is occupied, as the home or residence of one or more persons, living independently of each other, and doing their cooking upon the premises, and having a common right in the halls, stairways or yards. (c) Agent in charge as used in this article, means one who manages real estate, including but not limited to, the collection of rents and supervision of property.
Section 4-182 of the Norwich Code of Ordinances, Chapter 4, Article V, establishes the working definitions for three key terms used throughout the article. 'Address' refers to a physical street location rather than a mailing address like a P.O. box. 'Dwelling unit' covers any house, building, or portion thereof that is rented or designed to be occupied as a residence by one or more people living independently, with shared access to common areas. 'Agent in charge' describes a person who manages real estate on behalf of an owner, including tasks like collecting rent and overseeing the property.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. V § 4-182, property owners and managers should understand that the term 'agent in charge' formally encompasses anyone performing management functions such as rent collection or property supervision. When registering or providing information under this article, compliant operators use a full physical street address rather than a P.O. box. Recognizing whether a space qualifies as a 'dwelling unit' under § 4-182 is foundational to determining which obligations under the broader article apply to a given property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. V § 4-182 sets out definitions that shape how the rest of the article applies to rental housing. Tenants living in a house, building, or portion thereof that is rented for independent residential use—with shared access to halls, stairways, or yards—generally fall within the definition of a 'dwelling unit' and may be entitled to protections the article provides. If questions arise about whether a rental qualifies or who qualifies as an 'agent in charge,' tenant-rights organizations or local housing offices can help clarify how these definitions 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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