New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-2
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The common council, pursuant to sections 47a-56a to 47a-56i, inclusive, of the general statutes, hereby appoints the office of the corporation counsel as the exclusive authority to carry out the above-stated provisions of such receivership statutes.
Section 13-2 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances designates the Office of the Corporation Counsel as the sole body authorized to enforce the city's housing receivership provisions, which derive from Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-56a through 47a-56i. No other city office or agency holds concurrent authority to initiate or carry out receivership actions under these statutes. This arrangement centralizes enforcement responsibility in a single legal office acting on behalf of the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. I § 13-2, the Office of the Corporation Counsel is the exclusive municipal authority empowered to pursue receivership proceedings against non-compliant rental properties. Operators who receive communications or legal filings related to receivership under §§ 47a-56a to 47a-56i should expect that correspondence to originate from that office. Maintaining properties in compliance with applicable housing standards is the general practice that helps owners avoid triggering the receivership process in the first place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-2 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances establishes that the Office of the Corporation Counsel holds exclusive authority to initiate receivership actions under Connecticut General Statutes §§ 47a-56a through 47a-56i, which are designed to address seriously substandard housing conditions. Tenants who believe their building may qualify for receivership can contact the Corporation Counsel's office or a local tenant-rights organization to learn more about how this enforcement mechanism works. Consulting with a housing attorney or advocacy group can help tenants understand what options may be available under these statutes.
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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