Cheshire, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. II, div. 9 § 2-75
Hearings and complaints
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Any tenant residing in the town shall be eligible to file a complaint with the commission. A complaint shall be made in writing and filed with the commission on the complaint form provided. A hearing on the complaint shall be scheduled within thirty (30) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. Written notice of the date, time and place of the hearing shall be given by mailing a notice thereof, by certified mail to the landlord and the tenant at least ten (10) calendar days prior to said hearing. In the event that the complaint involves a matter within the jurisdiction of a town department or any other public agency, the matter may be referred to the appropriate agency for action and the commission may concurrently exercise its powers hereunder.
Under Cheshire Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. II, div. 9 § 2-75, any tenant living in the town of Cheshire may submit a written complaint to the commission using the official complaint form. Once filed, a hearing must be scheduled within 30 calendar days, and both the landlord and tenant must receive written notice by certified mail at least 10 days before that hearing. If the subject of the complaint falls under the authority of another town department or public agency, the commission may refer the matter to that agency while still exercising its own powers at the same time.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 2-75 of the Cheshire Code of Ordinances, landlords in Cheshire should be aware that any tenant may file a formal written complaint with the commission at any time. Compliant operators typically monitor their certified mail carefully, since the provision requires that hearing notices be delivered by certified mail with at least 10 days' advance notice. Operators who receive such a notice generally prepare documentation relevant to the complaint and remain attentive to any concurrent referrals to other town departments or agencies.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 2-75 of the Cheshire Code of Ordinances gives every tenant residing in Cheshire the right to file a written complaint with the commission using the form the commission provides. Once a complaint is filed, a hearing must be set within 30 calendar days, and you are entitled to receive certified mail notice of the hearing date, time, and place at least 10 days in advance. Tenants who believe their issue also involves another town department or public agency should know that § 2-75 allows the commission to refer the matter to that agency while continuing to act on the complaint itself; local tenant-rights organizations can help explain what options may be available through each avenue.
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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