Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-52
City acquisition of abandoned blighted properties
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The Anti-Blight Officer is authorized to take the necessary steps to acquire the Blighted Properties which have been certified by the Building Official to be abandoned pursuant to the Urban Homesteading Act, Connecticut General Statutes Sections 8-169(o), et seq., as it may be amended from time to time. The Anti-Blight Officer is further authorized to take necessary steps to acquire Blighted Properties, provided there are funds available, using other state and federal means as they may be available.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-52, the city's Anti-Blight Officer holds authority to pursue acquisition of properties that have been officially certified as abandoned and blighted. This can occur through the Urban Homesteading Act (Connecticut General Statutes §§ 8-169(o) et seq.) or through other available state and federal programs, subject to funding availability. The provision establishes a legal pathway for the city to take ownership of neglected properties rather than leaving them in a deteriorated state.
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Owners of properties in Stamford should be aware that under ch. 146 § 146-52, a property certified as abandoned and blighted by the Building Official can become subject to city acquisition proceedings initiated by the Anti-Blight Officer. Compliant property operators generally maintain active management, respond to blight notices, and avoid conditions that could lead to an abandonment certification. Staying current on any municipal notices or Building Official communications is a common practice for owners seeking to avoid triggering this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in or near properties that may qualify as abandoned and blighted can look to ch. 146 § 146-52 as a framework that gives the city authority to step in and acquire such properties. If a building appears to be abandoned or severely neglected, tenants may consider contacting Stamford's Anti-Blight Officer or Building Official to report conditions and inquire about the certification process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help residents understand how city acquisition proceedings might affect their housing 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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