Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.128
CORRECTION OF DEFECTS (Waterbury Housing Code)
Operative Text
No dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned and placarded as unfit for human habitation shall again be used for human habitation until written approval is secured from, and the placard is removed by, the Director of Health. The Director of Health shall remove the placard whenever the defect or defects upon which the condemnation and placarding action were based has been eliminated. (1967 Code, § 9-74) Penalty, see § 10.99
Under Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.128, once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been condemned and marked with an official placard declaring it unfit for human habitation, it cannot legally be occupied again until the Director of Health issues written approval and physically removes that placard. The placard must be removed by the Director of Health once all the defects that led to the condemnation have been fully corrected. This provision creates a clear two-step clearance process: defect elimination followed by official sign-off.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.128 generally ensure that every defect cited in a condemnation notice is fully remediated before requesting reinspection. A compliant operator documents all completed repairs and formally requests written approval from the Director of Health, rather than allowing re-occupancy while the placard remains posted. Allowing tenants to move back in before the placard is officially removed by the Director of Health exposes the property to the penalty provisions referenced in § 10.99.
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 § 154.128, tenants have a right to know that a condemned unit cannot lawfully be re-occupied until the Director of Health has issued written approval and removed the official placard. If a landlord attempts to rent or re-rent a placarded unit before that clearance is obtained, this provision may be relevant as a defense or the basis for a complaint with local authorities. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help individuals understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be violating condemnation clearance requirements.
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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