Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 33 §§ 33.70–33.88 § 33.87
APPEAL
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Any person aggrieved by any order of the Commission may appeal to the Housing Session of the Superior Court for the Judicial District of New Haven, within 30 days after the issuance of written notice of the order of the Commission as provided herein. As provided by the Connecticut General Statutes, the appeal shall be considered as a privileged matter with respect to assignment for trial. (Ord. 187, passed 11-5-79; Am. Ord. 320, passed 10-7-91; Am. Ord. 734, passed 1-17-23)
Under Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.87, any person who believes they have been harmed by a Commission order has the right to challenge that order in court. The appeal must be filed with the Housing Session of the Superior Court for the Judicial District of New Haven within 30 days of receiving written notice of the Commission's order. Connecticut General Statutes further provide that such appeals are treated as privileged matters when it comes to scheduling for trial, meaning they may be prioritized on the court's docket.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.87 establishes that landlords who receive an adverse order from the Fair Rent Commission have a defined window—30 days from written notice—to seek judicial review in the Housing Session of the Superior Court for the Judicial District of New Haven. Operators who wish to preserve their appeal rights generally ensure they track the date written notice is received and act within that timeframe. Because the appeal is treated as a privileged matter for trial assignment under Connecticut General Statutes, the court process may move more quickly than standard civil litigation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.87, tenants who are aggrieved by a Fair Rent Commission order also have the right to appeal to the Housing Session of the Superior Court for the Judicial District of New Haven within 30 days of written notice of that order. This provision applies to any party affected by a Commission decision, not just landlords. Tenants seeking to understand their options under this appeal process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service familiar with Connecticut housing law.
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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