Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-38
Appeals; revocation
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Notice of denial or suspension of license shall be subject to the right of appeal and the appeals procedure as outlined in Section C5-40-4(d) of the Charter of the City of Stamford, and the provisions of sections 146-9 and 146-10 . If no request for hearing or reconsideration reaches the Health Commission within seven (7) days following issuance of an order of suspension, such license shall be deemed to have been automatically revoked.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-38, when a rental license is denied or suspended, the affected party has the right to appeal through the process established in the City Charter and related code sections. However, this right is time-sensitive: if no request for a hearing or reconsideration is submitted to the Health Commission within seven days of a suspension order, the license is automatically treated as revoked — no further action by the city is required to finalize that outcome. The provision effectively creates a hard deadline that, if missed, converts a temporary suspension into a permanent revocation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under a Stamford rental license should be aware that under § 146-38, a denial or suspension notice triggers a strict seven-day window to request a hearing or reconsideration from the Health Commission. Compliant operators generally maintain current contact information with the city, monitor official correspondence closely, and familiarize themselves with the appeals process outlined in City Charter Section C5-40-4(d) and code sections 146-9 and 146-10. Missing that seven-day deadline results in automatic revocation of the license, which can affect the legal ability to operate a rental property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants, § 146-38 is relevant because it governs what happens when a landlord's rental license is suspended or denied — a process that can directly affect the legal status of a rental unit. If a landlord's license is automatically revoked under this provision due to a missed appeal deadline, tenants may have grounds to raise that licensing status in housing-related proceedings or complaints. Tenants who believe their building's license status may be at issue can consult local tenant-rights organizations or contact the Stamford Health Commission to understand how the appeals and revocation process under §§ 146-38, 146-9, and 146-10 may relate 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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