Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-217
Condemned building to be vacated
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Any structure, or unit thereof, condemned as for human habitation/occupancy/use, and so designated and placarded by the code enforcement officer, shall be vacated within thirty (30) days, except that dwellings, rooming houses, and hotels or units thereof, shall be vacated within ten (10) days. Every reasonable effort shall be made by city agencies to relocated families or households of such units.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. XI § 8-217, when a code enforcement officer officially condemns a structure or unit as unfit for human habitation and posts a placard to that effect, the occupants must leave within thirty days — or within just ten days if the condemned property is a dwelling, rooming house, or hotel. City agencies are also directed to make reasonable efforts to help displaced families or households find alternative housing. The provision establishes both a mandatory vacation timeline and a city-side relocation obligation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 8-217 of the Shelton Code places the condemnation and vacation process squarely in the hands of the code enforcement officer, but property owners and managers are directly affected when a placard is posted. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties to avoid condemnation in the first place, and when a notice is issued they take immediate steps to understand the scope of required repairs and the applicable vacation deadline — ten days for dwellings, rooming houses, and hotels, thirty days for other structures. Keeping records of all communications with the code enforcement office and any remediation work is a practice commonly associated with responsible property management under provisions like § 8-217.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If a unit you occupy is condemned and placarded under Shelton Code ch. 8, art. XI § 8-217, you have a legally defined window to vacate — ten days for dwellings, rooming houses, and hotels, or thirty days for other structures. Importantly, the same provision requires city agencies to make reasonable efforts to help relocate displaced families or households, so reaching out to the relevant city office to ask about available relocation assistance is a recognized step. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's local ordinances can help you understand what relocation resources may be available and what options exist if you believe a condemnation was improperly issued.
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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