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Hartford council approves extended filing window for 4–9 unit rental licenses after debate
Summary
After debate over enforcement and outreach, the Hartford Court of Common Council voted to extend the filing period for rental-license applications for owners of buildings with 4–9 dwelling units, overturning a strict fine-first approach and approving the amendment by roll call.
The Hartford Court of Common Council voted on Jan. 12 to amend Chapter 18, Section 18-20 of the municipal code to extend the filing period for rental-license applications for owners of buildings with four to nine dwelling units.
The change follows a focused debate during which Councilman Mitchell argued the city risked "leaving 3 or $400,000 on the table" by delaying enforcement and said many owners "just ignored the law." Councilman…
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