Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.065
COMPLIANCE REQUIRED (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
No person shall occupy as owner/occupant or let to another for occupancy any dwelling or dwelling units, for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements of this subchapter. (1967 Code, § 9-38) Penalty, see § 10.99
Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.065 establishes a baseline compliance requirement for all residential dwellings and dwelling units in the city. Under this provision, no dwelling may be occupied by an owner-occupant, nor may it be rented to another person for living purposes, unless it meets all of the standards set out in the relevant subchapter. The rule applies equally to those who live in their own property and to those who lease property to others.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.065, compliant operators in Waterbury generally ensure that every dwelling unit they own or manage satisfies all applicable subchapter requirements before allowing any occupancy—whether by a tenant or by themselves. Routine inspections and prompt remediation of any code deficiencies are practices commonly associated with maintaining compliance. Penalties for violations are referenced in § 10.99 of the Waterbury Code, so property owners typically familiarize themselves with those consequences as part of their overall compliance approach.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.065 of the Waterbury Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to expect that any dwelling unit they occupy meets the city's minimum habitability and code requirements before they move in. If a unit appears to fall short of those standards, general enforcement paths can include reporting conditions to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement office, raising the violation as a defense in relevant legal proceedings, or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Waterbury's ordinances. Penalties associated with non-compliant dwellings are addressed under § 10.99, which may be relevant context when exploring available remedies.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated September 17, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
No inbound references recorded yet for this provision.