Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 § 160.05
APPLICABILITY (Waterbury Landlord Registration Ordinance)
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This chapter shall apply to all occupied or vacant residential rental real property within the City of Waterbury. Such property that is owned by the State of Connecticut shall be exempt, unless the property is occupied or operated by an entity leasing real property from the State of Connecticut. (Ord. passed 4-23-2012)
Waterbury, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 160 § 160.05 establishes that the city's residential rental regulations cover essentially all occupied or vacant residential rental properties within Waterbury's boundaries. The only category carved out is property owned directly by the State of Connecticut—but even that exemption disappears if a private entity leases and operates the property. In practice, this means the chapter's requirements reach a very broad range of rental housing in the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 160 § 160.05, operators of residential rental property in Waterbury—whether units are currently occupied or sitting vacant—generally need to treat their properties as subject to this chapter's full requirements. Landlords who lease state-owned property should be aware that the state-ownership exemption does not extend to them; compliance obligations apply as if the property were privately owned. Keeping accurate records of property ownership and lease arrangements helps demonstrate that the correct applicability determination has been made.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 160.05 of Waterbury's Code of Ordinances signals that nearly all residential rental housing in the city falls under the protections and requirements of Chapter 160, regardless of whether a unit is currently occupied. Even tenants renting in buildings situated on state-owned land may be covered, as long as a private entity is operating or leasing that property. Tenants who are uncertain whether their housing falls within the chapter's scope may find it useful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or the city's relevant housing office for general information.
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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