Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-219
Defacing or removing placard prohibited
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No person shall willfully deface or remove the placard from any structure, or unit thereof, which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation/occupancy/use, and placarded as such, except when such action has been authorized by the code enforcement officer as provided for in section 8-218 above. Whoever violates this provision shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
Section 8-219 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances prohibits any person from intentionally defacing or removing an official condemnation placard from a structure or unit that has been declared unfit for human habitation, occupancy, or use. The only exception is when the code enforcement officer has specifically authorized the placard's removal under section 8-218. Anyone convicted of violating this rule faces a fine of $250.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Shelton Code ch. 8, art. XI § 8-219, property owners and managers are expected to leave condemnation placards fully intact and undisturbed on any structure or unit that has been officially condemned. A compliant operator does not remove or alter such a placard without first obtaining written authorization from the code enforcement officer as outlined in section 8-218. Operators who receive a condemnation notice typically work through the proper administrative channels to address the underlying violations before seeking authorized placard removal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-219 of the Shelton Code protects the integrity of condemnation placards, which serve as public notice that a structure or unit has been deemed unfit for habitation. If a tenant observes that a condemnation placard has been defaced or removed without apparent authorization, they may report this to the local code enforcement office. Tenants who have questions about their rights in a condemned property can also reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on 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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