Wallingford, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 167 (2026) § 167-10
Enforcement (Wallingford Rental Housing Code)
Operative Text
A. Notice. (1) Whenever the Housing Code Enforcement Officer determines that conditions exist which cause any dwelling, dwelling unit or premises to fail to meet the minimum standards provided for in this chapter or regulations pursuant thereto, he shall issue a notice setting forth the alleged failure or failures and requiring that such failures be corrected. The notice of violation shall: (a) Be in writing. (b) Set forth the alleged violation or violations of this chapter, and describe the dwelling, dwelling unit, or premises where the violation is alleged to exist or to have been committed. (c) Include an outline of remedial action necessary to be in compliance with the Code. (d) Provide a reasonable time for the correction of any violation alleged; such time shall not exceed 30 calendar days. (e) Be served upon the owner, occupant or person in charge, as the case may require by: [1] Mailed to the last known address on file with the Town's Tax Collector; or [2] Served upon them personally; or [3] Sent electronically to an email address that the property owner or their agent or the occupant has provided the Town for communication; or [4] Posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the order if the other means of service are ineffective; or [5] Served by any other method authorized or required by law. (f) In cases where the Housing Code Enforcement Officer determines that the condition constituting the violation is an emergency and/or presents an imminent danger to the public health and safety, notice of the violation and the time within which it must be remediated may first be provided orally and/or by electronic means to the owner or their agent to be followed up by notice as required in § 167-10A . (2) A copy of said notice of violation may be put on the land records of the Town of Wallingford and indexed by the Clerk in the grantor index under the name of the then owner of the property. (3) Upon notice from the owner/occupant that the remediation is complete, the Housing Code Enforcement Officer shall re-inspect the dwelling, dwelling unit or premises described in the notice. If the remediation complies with the notice, the Housing Code Enforcement Officer shall issue a certificate of compliance. B. In the event consent to re-inspection is refused or the remediation is not satisfactory, and/or where the Code Enforcement Officer has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation of any provision of this chapter or any regulation pursuant thereto has occurred, or is occurring, fines shall accrue in the amount of $50 per day and the Housing Code Enforcement Officer may proceed with any legal remedies provided by law to enforce this chapter.
Section 167-10 of Wallingford's Code of Ordinances establishes the process by which the Housing Code Enforcement Officer identifies and addresses substandard housing conditions. When a violation is found, a written notice must be issued describing the problem, outlining required corrective steps, and giving the property owner or occupant up to 30 calendar days to fix it. If the violation poses an emergency or imminent danger to public health and safety, initial notice may be given orally or electronically, followed by formal written notice. If re-inspection is refused, remediation is unsatisfactory, or a violation is ongoing, fines of $50 per day begin to accrue and the Officer may pursue additional legal remedies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 167-10, a compliant property owner or manager responds promptly upon receiving a notice of violation from the Housing Code Enforcement Officer, completes all required remediation within the stated timeframe (not to exceed 30 calendar days), and notifies the Officer when the work is done so a re-inspection can be scheduled. Operators generally maintain current contact information on file with the Town's Tax Collector to ensure notices are received without delay. Refusing re-inspection or failing to complete satisfactory remediation triggers daily fines of $50 under § 167-10B, and the Town may pursue additional legal enforcement actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 167-10 gives occupants the right to receive written notice of any housing code violations found in their dwelling, including a description of the problem and the corrective steps required. If you believe conditions in your unit violate Wallingford's housing code, you may contact the Housing Code Enforcement Officer to request an inspection, and you are entitled to be served with any resulting notice of violation. Tenants who want to understand their options under § 167-10 — including how a recorded notice of violation on land records might affect their situation — may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Connecticut housing law.
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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