New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 17, art. XV § 17-118
Hearing/appeal
Operative Text
Any person aggrieved by the requirements of this article, including any registration requirement herein, or by a decision issued by the director, or his designee, under this section, may request a hearing in accordance with section 17-85 and 17-86 of the residential licensing ordinance. Any person may appeal any finding of fact or fine as allowed by the laws of the State of Connecticut, including by appeal to any court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 17-118 of the New Haven Code of Ordinances, Chapter 17, Article XV establishes a two-track process for challenging decisions made under this article. A person who disagrees with a requirement, a registration decision, or a director's ruling may first request an administrative hearing under the procedures set out in sections 17-85 and 17-86 of the residential licensing ordinance. Beyond that, any finding of fact or fine may be appealed through the courts of Connecticut under applicable state law.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 17-118, property owners and managers who receive an adverse decision from the director—or who object to a registration requirement—have a defined path to contest that outcome by requesting a hearing consistent with sections 17-85 and 17-86. Compliant operators generally keep records of all director communications and registration filings so that any administrative hearing or subsequent court appeal can be supported with documentation. Awareness of Connecticut's statutory appeal timelines is also part of routine compliance practice, since those deadlines govern the right to escalate a dispute to a court of competent jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 17-118 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties the right to challenge decisions made under Article XV—including registration-related rulings—by requesting a formal hearing under sections 17-85 and 17-86 of the residential licensing ordinance. If the outcome of that hearing is still unsatisfactory, state law preserves the right to appeal any finding of fact or fine to a Connecticut court of competent jurisdiction. Tenants who believe a decision has harmed them may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Haven's residential licensing framework to understand the procedural steps involved.
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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