Shelton, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 8 § 8-53
License—Requirements
Operative Text
No person shall subsequent to the effective date of this chapter, operate a rooming house, hotel or motel, as herein defined, within the City of Shelton unless a rooming house or hotel or motel license shall be issued to him as herein provided. Applications for such licenses shall be made in writing to the housing code enforcement officer upon such forms as may be prescribed by him. Such application, whether original or for renewal of a license already issued, shall contain in addition to such other information as may be required by the housing code enforcement officer, the applicant's name, address, the address at which he proposed to operate a rooming house, hotel or motel, the number of rooms, roomers, and beds to be for hire, the number of beds and roomers in each room, and the name of the individuals who will be charged with the control, management and maintenance of said rooming house, motel or hotel. Application for the renewal of a license already issued shall be made to the housing code enforcement officer not later than one (1) month prior to the date of the expiration of the existing license. Cross reference-- Licenses, permits and miscellaneous business regulations, Ch. 9.
Shelton Code of Ordinances ch. 8, art. II § 8-53 establishes that no rooming house, hotel, or motel may legally operate within the City of Shelton without first obtaining the appropriate license. License applications must be submitted in writing to the housing code enforcement officer and must include specific details such as the applicant's name, address, number of rooms and beds available for hire, and the names of those responsible for managing the property. Renewal applications must be submitted at least one month before the current license expires, ensuring continuous compliance without a lapse in authorization.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses, hotels, and motels in Shelton must secure a valid license under ch. 8, art. II § 8-53 before conducting business, and compliant operators keep their licensing paperwork current with the housing code enforcement officer. A complete application typically includes the property address, room and bed counts, occupancy details, and the names of all individuals responsible for day-to-day management. Because renewal applications must reach the housing code enforcement officer no later than one month before the existing license expires, operators generally build that deadline into their annual compliance calendar to avoid any gap in licensure.
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. II § 8-53, rooming houses, hotels, and motels operating in Shelton are required to hold a valid license issued by the housing code enforcement officer. Tenants or roomers who have concerns about whether their residence is properly licensed may contact the Shelton housing code enforcement office to inquire about a property's license status. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can also help individuals understand how an unlicensed operation might affect their rights or serve as a basis for raising concerns with local authorities.
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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