Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-57
Housing replacement requirement
Operative Text
Any owner of an Assisted Housing Unit shall be required to provide a Replacement Unit in the case of Conversion of the assisted unit. Replacement Units shall be provided before Conversion, unless the owner can demonstrate a specific hardship that is not self-created by the owner, in which case the Director may approve completion of Replacement Units up to 24 months after the date of Conversion. In the event that unforeseen events due to no fault of the owner cause delays in the completion of Replacement Units, the Director may approve reasonable extensions, for up to two years. Replacement Units, once occupied, shall be considered Assisted Housing Units for the purposes of this Ordinance.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-57, when an owner converts an Assisted Housing Unit, they must provide a Replacement Unit to offset that loss of affordable housing. As a general rule, the Replacement Unit must be ready before the conversion takes place, though the Director has authority to allow completion up to 24 months after conversion if the owner demonstrates a genuine, non-self-created hardship. Additional extensions of up to two years may be granted when unforeseen events beyond the owner's control cause delays. Once a Replacement Unit is occupied, it carries the same Assisted Housing Unit status under the Ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-57 generally ensure that any Replacement Unit is completed and available before proceeding with a conversion of an Assisted Housing Unit. When circumstances create a genuine hardship that the owner did not bring about, compliant operators document that hardship thoroughly and seek advance approval from the Director for a post-conversion completion timeline of up to 24 months. Operators also maintain records of any unforeseen delays outside their control, as the Director may grant further extensions of up to two years in such situations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-57 is designed to protect the supply of affordable housing by requiring that a Replacement Unit be in place before an Assisted Housing Unit is converted, with only limited, Director-approved exceptions. Tenants living in or seeking Assisted Housing Units may have an interest in whether a required Replacement Unit has been provided on schedule, and can inquire with the relevant city office about the status of any Director approvals or extensions. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Stamford's affordable housing rules can help residents understand how this provision may apply to their building and what avenues exist for raising concerns.
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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