Sterling, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 255 (2026) § 255-3
Permit for multiple-dwelling-unit occupancy (Sterling Rental Property Art. I Multiple-Dwelling Units)
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No dwelling unit, once vacated, shall be reoccupied before the owner of the building containing such dwelling unit shall obtain from the Building Inspector or his designate a permit for multiple dwelling unit occupancy for the particular unit.
Under Sterling, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 255 § 255-3, a dwelling unit that has been vacated cannot legally be occupied again until the building owner has obtained a permit for multiple dwelling unit occupancy from the Building Inspector or a designated official. This rule applies each time a unit turns over, meaning the permit requirement is triggered anew with every vacancy. The provision is designed to ensure that units are inspected or reviewed for compliance before new occupants move in.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 255-3 of Sterling's Code of Ordinances, compliant property owners obtain a multiple dwelling unit occupancy permit from the Building Inspector—or the Inspector's designate—before allowing any new tenant to move into a previously vacated unit. Operators generally build this permitting step into their unit-turnover process so that no unit is re-rented before the required authorization is in hand. Keeping records of each permit issued for each unit can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with ch. 255 § 255-3.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 255-3 of Sterling's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to verify that their unit was properly permitted for occupancy before they moved in, since the law prohibits re-occupancy of a vacated unit without a fresh permit from the Building Inspector. If a tenant has reason to believe this requirement was not met, they may contact the Sterling Building Inspector's office to inquire about the permit status of their unit. Tenant-rights organizations or a housing attorney can help explain what options may be available when a unit was occupied in violation of ch. 255 § 255-3.
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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