Local TREND. Blight. In lieu of fines, court for blight. 3 Points from the ordinance.

City: Southington, CT

Current Blight process: Inspector visits, most property owners cure the problem. If not, police visit and issue citations with fines. 

New blight ordinance proposal: 

  • In lieu of fines and a police visit, the proposal is to send the unremediated blight directly to housing court. 
  • Any complaints are limited to complaints in writing. 

Southington Record Journal | Southington council considers housing court for blight cases