Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 128 § 128.07
VIOLATIONS, ASSESSMENTS AND APPEALS
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(A) Violations of the reporting requirements. As provided in Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6a and § 47a-6b, a civil penalty of $500 dollars shall be assessed for the first violation of this chapter, and $1,000 for each subsequent violation. (B) Assessments. The town shall send notice of the assessment to the nonresident landlord or agent in charge of the property that is the subject of the violation. (C) Appeals. As provided by Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6b, any person who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to this section may appeal therefrom to the Superior Court. An appeal shall be instituted not later than 30 days after the mailing of a notice of such assessment, by filing a petition to reopen assessment, together with an entry fee in an amount equal to the entry fee for a small claims case pursuant to Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-259, at the Superior Court facility designated by the Chief Court Administrator, which shall entitle that person to a hearing in accordance with the rules of the judges of the Superior Court. (Ord. 744, passed 6-18-24)
Hamden Ch. 128 (§§ 128.01–128.07) establishes a civil penalty structure for nonresident landlords who fail to comply with the chapter's reporting requirements. A first violation carries a $500 penalty, while each subsequent violation results in a $1,000 penalty. Landlords or their agents receive written notice of any assessment and have 30 days from the mailing of that notice to appeal to the Superior Court by filing a petition to reopen the assessment along with the applicable small-claims entry fee.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Hamden Ch. 128 (§§ 128.01–128.07) who live outside the town are generally expected to keep their registration and reporting information current and accurate to avoid civil penalties. A first reporting failure can result in a $500 assessment, with each additional violation costing $1,000, and the town sends formal notice of any assessment to the nonresident landlord or designated agent. Compliant operators typically maintain up-to-date contact and agent information on file so that any town correspondence reaches the right party promptly, preserving the 30-day window to appeal if a dispute arises.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 128 (§§ 128.01–128.07) requires nonresident landlords to meet specific reporting obligations, and the town has authority to assess civil penalties when those obligations are not met. Tenants who believe their landlord is not registered or has failed to comply with the chapter's requirements may report that concern to the town, which is responsible for sending assessment notices and pursuing enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how a landlord's noncompliance with Ch. 128 might be relevant to their housing situation.
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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