Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-13
Violations and penalties
Operative Text
A. Whenever any person violates or threatens to violate any provision of this chapter or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the Director of Health pursuant to authority granted by this chapter or any order of the Director of Health, said Director of Health is authorized, in the name of the municipality, to institute before any court having jurisdiction a civil action praying for an injunction restraining any such person from committing such violation. In conformity with Sec. C5-40-4 of the City Charter, in the event of the failure of any person to comply with the order, the Director of Health may cause compliance therewith, and the expense of the compliance may be collected as a debt against such person. B. Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the Director of Health pursuant to authority granted by this chapter or any order of the Director of Health shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.) and/or a jail sentence not to exceed thirty (30) days, and each day's failure to comply with any such provision shall constitute a separate violation. In addition to the foregoing penalties, any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter or any provision of any rule or regulation adopted by the Director of Health pursuant to authority granted by this chapter or any order of the Director of Health may be issued a civil citation by the Director of Health in the amount of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00.), and each day's failure to comply with any such provision shall constitute a separate violation. Any such citation may be appealed to a municipal citation officer as set forth in Chapter 97 of the Code of Ordinances.
Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-13 establishes the consequences for violating the city's housing and health regulations under Chapter 146. Violations can result in civil injunctions sought by the Director of Health, criminal penalties upon conviction of up to $1,000 in fines and/or up to 30 days in jail, and civil citations of $250. Critically, each day that a violation continues counts as a separate, independent offense, meaning penalties can accumulate rapidly over time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Chapter 146 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances should be aware that the Director of Health holds broad enforcement authority, including the power to seek court injunctions, issue $250 civil citations, and refer matters for criminal prosecution. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to any Director of Health orders and correct identified deficiencies without delay, since § 146-13 treats each day of non-compliance as a distinct violation. If the city must step in to bring a property into compliance, the associated costs can be recovered as a debt against the responsible party under the City Charter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-13, tenants living in conditions that may violate Chapter 146 health and housing rules can report concerns to the Director of Health, who has authority to issue orders, seek injunctions, and impose civil citations against non-compliant property owners. Because each day of non-compliance constitutes a separate violation, ongoing problems may give rise to escalating penalties against a landlord. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with a Director of Health order could be relevant to their situation.
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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