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New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12½, art. III § 12½-46

Fair housing commission

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Operative Text

New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12½, art. III § 12½-46
(a) Established. The Livable City Initiative of the city, as presently constituted, is hereby designated the fair housing commission of the city as authorized by Public Act 79-531.
(b) Duties and powers. The fair housing commission shall make studies relative to complaints of discrimination in dwellings within its jurisdiction, and shall receive complaints relative to discrimination in dwellings within its jurisdiction, and shall have all powers and duties authorized pursuant to Public Act 79-531.
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Plain English

New Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 12½, art. III § 12½-46 formally designates the city's Livable City Initiative as the local fair housing commission, a role authorized under Connecticut Public Act 79-531. In this capacity, the commission is empowered to receive and investigate complaints about housing discrimination within New Haven's jurisdiction. The provision grants the commission all duties and powers that state law assigns to such a body, making it the official local channel for fair housing enforcement.

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For Property Managers

Under ch. 12½, art. III § 12½-46, property owners and managers operating in New Haven should be aware that the Livable City Initiative functions as the city's fair housing commission and is authorized to receive and investigate discrimination complaints. Compliant operators generally maintain rental practices—such as tenant screening, advertising, and lease terms—that do not differentiate on the basis of protected characteristics, reducing exposure to commission review. Familiarity with the commission's role and the underlying authority of Public Act 79-531 is a standard part of responsible property management in New Haven.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 12½-46 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances establishes the Livable City Initiative as the city's fair housing commission, giving it the authority to receive complaints about housing discrimination and conduct studies into those complaints. Tenants who believe they have experienced discrimination in a dwelling within New Haven's jurisdiction have a formal local avenue through this commission to raise their concerns. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services familiar with Public Act 79-531 can help individuals understand what the complaint process generally involves and what protections may apply.

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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