Bristol, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-187
Appeals
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Any person aggrieved by any order or decision of the commission may appeal to the Superior Court within thirty (30) days of the issuance of the written notice of the decision to the parties. Such notice shall include notice of the right to appeal, the court to which an appeal may be taken, and the time in which an appeal must be filed. Unless otherwise directed by the commission or the court, the filing of an appeal shall not stay any order issued by the commission.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-187 establishes a formal appeals process for anyone who disagrees with an order or decision issued by the commission. A written notice of the decision must be sent to the parties, and that notice must spell out the right to appeal, the correct court, and the filing deadline. Importantly, filing an appeal does not automatically pause or suspend the commission's order unless the commission or the Superior Court specifically directs otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-187, property owners and managers who receive a commission decision should be aware that any order in that decision remains in effect even if an appeal is filed, unless the commission or Superior Court grants a stay. Compliant operators typically track the thirty-day window from the date of the written notice when evaluating their options. Reviewing the written notice carefully is important, as it is required to contain the appeal court, the deadline, and a statement of the right to appeal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bristol Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XII § 12-187 gives any party aggrieved by a commission order or decision the right to appeal to the Superior Court within thirty days of receiving the written notice. Tenants should be aware that a commission order generally remains enforceable during that appeal period unless a stay is granted, which can affect housing conditions or other remedies. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help explain what the written notice means and what general options exist within the appeal window.
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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