Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.127
VACATING CONDEMNED BUILDINGS (Waterbury Housing Code)
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Any dwelling or dwelling unit condemned as unfit for human habitation and so designated and placarded by the Director of Health, shall be vacated within a reasonable time as ordered by the Director of Health. (1967 Code, § 9-73) Penalty, see § 10.99
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.127, when the Director of Health officially condemns a dwelling or dwelling unit as unfit for human habitation and posts a placard to that effect, the property must be vacated within whatever timeframe the Director of Health specifies as reasonable. The condemnation and placard serve as the formal trigger for the vacate order, and the timeline is set on a case-by-case basis by the Director. This provision applies to any residential dwelling or individual unit that meets the threshold for condemnation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.127 should be aware that a condemnation placard posted by the Director of Health carries a legally binding vacate order with a deadline determined by that official. Compliant operators typically monitor the condition of their properties to avoid condemnation, respond promptly to any official notices, and ensure that tenants are able to vacate within the ordered timeframe. Failure to comply with a vacate order under this section may trigger penalties as referenced in § 10.99 of the Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.127, tenants living in a dwelling that has been condemned and placarded by the Director of Health have a right to know the specific deadline by which they must vacate, as set by the Director. If you receive or observe a condemnation placard, local tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what the order means and what relocation resources may be available. Tenants may also contact the Waterbury Director of Health's office directly to understand the scope and timeline of any vacate order issued under this provision.
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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