Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-222
Subsequent transferees of condemned structures
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All subsequent transferees of the condemned structure, or unit thereof, shall be deemed to have notice of the continuing existence of the violations alleged; and said transferees shall be liable to all penalties and procedures provided by this chapter and by the applicable rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto to the same degree as was their transferor.
Under Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. XI § 8-222, when a condemned structure or unit changes hands, the new owner is treated as having been on notice of the existing code violations from the moment of transfer. This means the chain of liability does not reset with a sale or conveyance — each successive owner inherits the same exposure to penalties and enforcement procedures that applied to the previous owner. The rule is designed to prevent condemnation orders from being evaded simply by transferring title to another party.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and investors considering the acquisition of any property in Shelton should be aware that § 8-222 attaches full liability for outstanding condemnation violations to each new owner at the point of transfer. A compliant operator generally conducts thorough due-diligence reviews of municipal records and open code-enforcement files before closing on any purchase, so that existing condemnation orders are identified and addressed. Because the ordinance treats the transferee as having constructive notice, the existence of violations — and the penalties tied to them — travel with the property regardless of what the purchase agreement says.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8-222 of the Shelton Code of Ordinances means that if a condemned building or unit is sold while violations remain unresolved, the new owner cannot claim ignorance of those violations as a defense. Tenants living in a condemned structure that has changed ownership retain the same protections and can raise the continuing existence of violations in any relevant proceeding, including complaints filed with local code-enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Shelton's housing code can help residents understand what enforcement paths are available when a property transfers ownership without resolving outstanding condemnation issues.
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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