Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.98
Certification of pendency of complaint
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The commission shall give certification to all parties to a complaint that a complaint has been registered with the commission and is pending. This certification may be used by the complainant as a defense against an eviction proceeding to which he or she has been made defendant.
Under Hartford Municipal Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.98, when a complaint is filed with the commission, the commission is required to issue a formal certification to all parties confirming that the complaint exists and is currently pending. This certification serves a specific legal function: it can be introduced as a defense in an eviction proceeding where the complainant is named as a defendant. The provision creates a procedural safeguard that links the complaint process to any concurrent eviction action.
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Landlords and property managers operating under Hartford Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.98 should be aware that once a complaint is registered with the commission, all parties—including the landlord—receive official certification of that pending complaint. Compliant operators typically account for the possibility that a tenant may present this certification as a defense in eviction proceedings. Understanding this procedural mechanism helps property managers anticipate how an active commission complaint may intersect with any parallel legal actions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hartford Mun. Code ch. 2, art. V, div. 21 § 2-330.98, tenants who have filed a complaint with the commission are entitled to receive a formal certification confirming that the complaint is on file and pending. This document may be used as a defense if the tenant is named as a defendant in an eviction proceeding while the complaint is still active. Tenants facing eviction while a complaint is pending may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this certification fits into available defense options.
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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