Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 (2026) § 314-4
Conditions for issuance of certificate of compliance (Plainville Rental Property Art. I Certificates of Compliance)
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Upon request of the owner or agent authorized to rent a dwelling (hereinafter referred to as "applicant"), the Enforcement Officer will be available at a reasonable appointed time within 48 hours, agreed upon by himself and the applicant, or later, if the applicant requests, to inspect such dwelling. If such inspection establishes that the dwelling complies with the standards of the Housing Code, the Enforcement Officer shall issue a certificate of compliance for said dwelling. Two copies of the certificate of compliance shall be mailed or handed to the applicant; one copy shall be posted by the owner or his agent inside the dwelling and shall not be removed by or at the direction of anyone without the approval of the Enforcement Officer; and a third copy shall be kept on file in the office of the Department of Health of the Town of Plainville.
Under Plainville, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 314 § 314-4, a dwelling owner or authorized agent may request an inspection by the Enforcement Officer, who must be available within 48 hours of a mutually agreed appointment. If the inspection confirms the dwelling meets Housing Code standards, the Enforcement Officer issues a certificate of compliance. Three copies of that certificate are produced: two go to the applicant, one of which must be posted inside the dwelling and may not be removed without the Enforcement Officer's approval, and the third is kept on file with the Plainville Department of Health.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 314 § 314-4, compliant operators typically initiate the inspection process by contacting the Enforcement Officer and scheduling a mutually convenient appointment within the 48-hour window. Once a certificate of compliance is issued, operators post one copy inside the dwelling and keep it there unless the Enforcement Officer authorizes its removal. Maintaining the posted certificate and ensuring the Department of Health's file copy is current are standard practices for operators managing rental dwellings in Plainville.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 314-4 of Plainville's Code of Ordinances requires that a certificate of compliance be posted inside a dwelling once it has passed a Housing Code inspection, giving tenants a visible record that the unit met code standards at the time of inspection. If the certificate is missing or has been removed without the Enforcement Officer's approval, that may be relevant information when evaluating the condition of a rental unit. Tenants who have concerns about compliance can contact the Plainville Department of Health, which maintains a file copy of all issued certificates, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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