Stamford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-61
Administration
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The Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare shall administer the provisions of this article and is authorized to adopt reasonable rules and regulations consistent with this article to carry out his or her duties and develop clear reporting requirements, and clear penalties for any violations. Any violation of this article shall be reported to said director who shall investigate the complaint and impose the required penalties. Whenever an owner fails to comply with the provisions of this article, said director shall take appropriate action as otherwise defined in this article. Any owner or tenant who feels he or she has been aggrieved by the application of the rules and regulations may appeal to the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare for relief. The Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare shall investigate the grievance, hold a hearing to discuss it with all parties involved, and make a decision based on this article and the abovementioned rules and regulations.
Under Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-61, the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare is designated as the administrator of the article's rental-related provisions. The Director is empowered to create rules, set reporting requirements, establish penalties, investigate complaints, and impose penalties when violations occur. Both owners and tenants who believe they have been wrongly affected by the application of these rules may appeal to the Director, who must hold a hearing and issue a decision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146 § 146-61 places compliance oversight with the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare, who has authority to investigate complaints and impose penalties on owners who fail to meet the article's requirements. Compliant operators generally stay current with any rules and reporting requirements the Director formally adopts under this provision. When a violation is reported, the Director is required to act, so maintaining thorough documentation of compliance practices is a common approach among property managers operating under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 146-61 of the Stamford Code of Ordinances ch. 146, tenants who believe a violation of the article has occurred may report it directly to the Director of Public Safety, Health and Welfare, who is then required to investigate and impose applicable penalties. Tenants who feel they have been aggrieved by how the rules and regulations have been applied also have a formal right to appeal to the Director, who must hold a hearing with all parties and issue a decision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Stamford's local ordinances can help individuals understand what options this appeal process may offer.
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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