New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 203
Appeals—procedure, conduct (New Haven Housing Code)
Operative Text
(a) Any person adversely affected by an order issued in connection with provisions of this Title may request and shall be granted an appeals hearing, provided that they deliver a written request for a hearing within ten (10) days of the date of the first notice of violation. A hearing officer, established under Title III section 17-85 of the Code of Ordinances and C.G.S. § 7-152c, shall hear the appeal. The written request for an appeal shall set for a concise statement of the alleged error in the enforcement order. The appeal shall follow the procedures set forth in C.G.S. § 7-152c. (b) At such hearing the petitioner shall be given an opportunity to be heard and to show why such enforcement order should be modified, extended or withdrawn or a modification granted. The petitioner shall have the right to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine and to call witnesses, and to introduce evidence in their own behalf. The enforcing officer shall have the same rights to refute the petitioner's allegations. (c) Any person who requests a hearing shall be given written notice of the date, time, and place for the hearing. Such hearing shall be held not less than fifteen days nor more than thirty days from the date of the mailing of notice, provided the hearing officer shall grant upon good cause shown any reasonable request by any interested party for postponement or continuance. (d) Any owner assessed a civil penalty by the hearing officer pursuant to this section who wishes to appeal such penalty based on the grounds that such violation was proximately caused by a tenant's reckless and willful act, shall have a right of appeal pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148(c)(7)(A). Note-- Formerly, ¶ 206.
New Haven Code of Ordinances Title V § 203 establishes the procedure for challenging enforcement orders issued under Title V. Any person negatively affected by such an order may request an appeals hearing by submitting a written request within ten days of the first notice of violation, and that hearing must be scheduled between fifteen and thirty days after notice is mailed. The hearing is conducted by a hearing officer, and the appealing party has the right to legal representation, to call and cross-examine witnesses, and to present evidence. Property owners who are assessed civil penalties may pursue a further appeal if they believe the violation was proximately caused by a tenant's reckless or willful conduct.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Title V § 203, property owners who receive an enforcement order have a narrow ten-day window from the first notice of violation to submit a written appeal request, which must include a concise statement of the alleged error. Compliant operators generally keep records of all notices received and maintain documentation—such as lease terms, inspection reports, and communications—that could be relevant at a hearing. Owners who are assessed a civil penalty and believe a tenant's reckless or willful act was the proximate cause of the violation have a separate avenue of appeal available under C.G.S. § 7-148(c)(7)(A), as referenced in § 203(d).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Title V § 203 provides procedural protections for any person adversely affected by an enforcement order, including tenants, who may request a hearing within ten days of the first notice of violation. At the hearing, tenants have the right to be represented by counsel, to cross-examine the enforcing officer, to call their own witnesses, and to introduce evidence on their behalf. Tenants who believe an enforcement order was issued in error may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with New Haven's ordinances to understand the options available under § 203 and the related procedures in C.G.S. § 7-152c.
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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