Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.129
DEFACING OR REMOVING PLACARD (Waterbury Housing Code)
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No person shall deface or remove the placard from any dwelling or dwelling unit which has been condemned as unfit for human habitation and placarded as such, except as provided in § 154.128 . (1967 Code, § 9-75) Penalty, see § 10.99
Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 154 § 154.129 establishes that once a dwelling or dwelling unit has been officially condemned as unfit for human habitation and marked with a placard to that effect, that placard must remain intact and in place. No individual—whether an owner, occupant, or anyone else—may deface or remove it, unless the removal is authorized under the related provision § 154.128. The rule is designed to ensure that the public notice of a condemnation order remains visible and effective.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 154.129, property owners and managers are expected to leave condemnation placards undisturbed on any dwelling or dwelling unit that has been officially declared unfit for human habitation. Compliant operators do not tamper with, cover, or remove such placards unless the conditions for authorized removal under § 154.128 have been met. Keeping placards intact is part of maintaining lawful compliance with Waterbury's housing code enforcement process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 154.129 protects the integrity of condemnation notices by prohibiting anyone from defacing or removing a placard posted on a condemned dwelling or dwelling unit. If a tenant observes that such a placard has been removed or tampered with—potentially concealing a condemnation order—that may be relevant information to bring to the attention of Waterbury's local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can also help explain what a condemnation placard means for occupants and what general options may be available.
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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