Torrington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-3
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A. The Mayor shall convene a Blight Task Force consisting of the Police Chief, Chief Building Official, City Planner, Director of the Health Department, the Fire Marshal, the Director of Economic Development, an official from the Public Works Department, the Corporation Counsel or their designees and any other City staff as deemed appropriate. B. The Blight Task Force shall convene no less than once per month. C. The Blight Task Force shall maintain a list of blighted premises. The Blight Enforcement Official shall issue notification letters to all property owners on the blighted property list. D. The Blight Task Force shall select those premises for which specific strategies may be developed or for which corrective action may be taken. This may include, but is not limited to fines, liens, civil penalties, rehabilitation, foreclosure, and demolition.
Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-3 establishes a Blight Task Force, convened by the Mayor, made up of senior city officials from departments including police, building, planning, health, fire, economic development, public works, and legal counsel. This body is required to meet at least monthly and maintain an ongoing list of properties deemed blighted, with notification letters sent to affected property owners. The Task Force is empowered to select specific properties for targeted intervention, which can range from fines and civil penalties to rehabilitation, liens, foreclosure, or demolition.
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Under Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-3, property owners whose properties appear on the Blight Task Force's list will receive formal notification letters from the Blight Enforcement Official. Operators who maintain their properties in good repair and address code concerns proactively are generally less likely to appear on that list or face escalating interventions. Because the range of potential actions under this provision includes fines, liens, civil penalties, and even foreclosure or demolition, property owners who receive a notification letter typically benefit from understanding the full scope of corrective options the Task Force may pursue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Torrington Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-3 creates a multi-agency Blight Task Force that meets monthly and tracks properties in deteriorated condition, which can be relevant to tenants living in substandard housing. If a tenant believes their rental property may qualify as blighted, they may consider reaching out to the city departments represented on the Task Force — such as the Building Official's office or the Health Department — to report conditions. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can also help residents understand how the blight enforcement process intersects with habitability rights and other tenant protections.
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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