Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-171
Notice of violations
Operative Text
(a) Whenever the enforcing officer finds that there has been a violation of any provision of this chapter, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person or person responsible therefore, as hereinafter provided: (1) Be put in writing; (2) Set forth the alleged violation or violations of this chapter, or of the rules and regulations pursuant thereto, and describe the premises where the violation is alleged to exists or to have been committed; (3) Specify a reasonable time for the correction of any violation alleged. Such time shall not exceed thirty (30) calendar days. The code enforcement officer and the building official may jointly extend this requirement an additional thirty (30) days. Any extension beyond such point must be requested to the housing code board of appeals within twelve (12) days of the last extension; (4) Be served upon the owner or his agent, or the occupant, as the case may require; provided that such notice shall be deemed to be properly served upon such owner or agent, or upon such occupant, if a copy thereof is sent by registered or certified mail to his last known address; about the premises affected by the notice; or if he is served with such notice by any other method authorized or required under the laws of this state; (5) Inform the owner, occupant or person in charge that any evidence of a violation of any provisions of this chapter, or any regulation pursuant thereto, may form the basis of criminal prosecution; (6) Inform the owner, occupant or person in charge of his right to appeal said notice to the housing code board of appeals in accordance with section 8-192 . (b) After the period of time provided for in subsection (a)(3) above, the code enforcement office shall reinspect the premises described in the notice. If the violation still exists, then a copy of said notice shall be put on the land records of the City of Shelton and indexed by the clerk in the grantor index under the name of the then owner of the property.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-171, when an enforcing officer identifies a housing code violation, a formal written notice must be issued to the responsible party describing the violation, the affected premises, and a deadline for correction — generally no more than 30 calendar days, with a possible 30-day extension by the code enforcement officer and building official jointly, and further extensions available only through the housing code board of appeals. The notice must be properly served and must inform the recipient of both the potential for criminal prosecution and the right to appeal. If the violation remains unaddressed after the correction period, a copy of the notice is recorded on the city's land records under the property owner's name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-171 generally maintain records of any written violation notices received, including the specific violations cited and the correction deadline stated in the notice. Compliant operators typically address cited conditions within the initial 30-day window and, if more time is needed, coordinate with the code enforcement officer and building official for a joint extension before the deadline passes — and seek any further extension through the housing code board of appeals within 12 days of the last extension. Failing to resolve a violation can result in the notice being recorded on the city's land records, which may affect title and property transactions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. VII § 8-171, tenants have the right to be informed when a housing code violation affecting their premises has been cited, and the notice must describe the violation and the correction timeline. If a tenant receives such a notice or is aware that one has been issued, § 8-171 also provides that the recipient has the right to appeal the notice to the housing code board of appeals under section 8-192. Tenants who believe a violation has not been corrected within the required timeframe may consider contacting the Shelton code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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