Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-19
Appeal (Norwalk Fair Rent Commission Ordinance)
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Any person aggrieved by any order of the Commission may appeal to the Superior Court for the Judicial District for the City of Norwalk within 30 days after service of notice of the order of the Commission as provided in § 39-17 . As provided by the Connecticut General Statutes, such appeal shall be considered as a privileged matter with respect to assignment for trial.
Under Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-19, any person who is aggrieved by a Commission order has the right to challenge that order in the Superior Court for the Judicial District for the City of Norwalk. The appeal must be filed within 30 days of receiving notice of the order as described in § 39-17. Connecticut law treats such appeals as a privileged matter, meaning they receive priority scheduling when assigned for trial.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-19 establishes a formal judicial appeal pathway for anyone—including property owners and managers—who believes a Commission order is incorrect or unjust. A compliant operator generally tracks the date on which notice of any Commission order is received, since the 30-day window to file an appeal in Superior Court begins at that point. Operators familiar with this provision typically maintain organized records of all Commission correspondence to support any potential appeal.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Norwalk, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 39 § 39-19 gives tenants who are adversely affected by a Commission order the right to appeal that decision to the Superior Court for the Judicial District for the City of Norwalk. The appeal must be initiated within 30 days of being served with notice of the order under § 39-17, and the case is treated as a priority matter for trial scheduling under Connecticut law. Tenants who believe a Commission order has harmed their interests may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand the appeal process and available 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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