Norwich, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V, div. 2 § 7-113
Application—In general
Operative Text
(a) Persons eligible hereunder shall apply for security deposit benefits at the City of Norwich welfare office. (b) Applicants must present a written request, on forms to be provided, for security deposit benefits together with a written statement from the owner of record of a rental unit requesting that the applicant be given financial assistance in making a security deposit on an available apartment. (c) Such statement must indicate the apartment location and number, the number of rooms it contains, the amount of monthly rent and the amount of the required security deposit. (d) Said statement must contain a promise by the prospective landlord to return to the city any funds advanced by the city to the landlord on behalf of the applicant, together with statutory interest, upon termination of the tenancy of the applicant in the event that, at termination, the applicant has paid the rent for the apartment in full and has vacated same in good condition. (e) The director of welfare may require said statement to be witnessed and signed by the landlord under oath in front of a notary public.
Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V, div. 2 § 7-113 establishes an application process through which eligible residents may seek city-funded security deposit assistance at the Norwich welfare office. Applicants must submit a standardized form along with a written statement from the property owner that details the apartment's location, room count, monthly rent, and required deposit amount. The owner's statement must also include a promise to repay the city — with statutory interest — any funds advanced on the applicant's behalf, provided the tenant paid rent in full and left the unit in good condition at the end of the tenancy. The welfare director has discretion to require the landlord's statement to be notarized.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V, div. 2 § 7-113, a landlord who agrees to participate in the city's security deposit assistance program generally provides a written statement on the required form that includes the apartment's address and unit number, room count, monthly rent amount, and the deposit amount being requested. Participating owners also include in that statement a binding commitment to repay the city — plus statutory interest — any funds the city advances on the applicant's behalf, if the tenancy ends with rent paid in full and the unit vacated in good condition. The welfare director may additionally require the statement to be signed under oath before a notary public, so landlords participating in the program should be prepared to complete that step.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Norwich Code of Ordinances ch. 7, art. V, div. 2 § 7-113 gives eligible Norwich residents a path to obtain city assistance covering a security deposit by applying at the Norwich welfare office and submitting the required forms. A key part of the application is a written statement from the prospective landlord confirming the unit details and agreeing to repay the city if the tenancy ends in good standing — meaning rent was paid in full and the unit was left in good condition. Tenants who believe they qualify for this benefit and want to understand their eligibility or navigate the application process may find it helpful to contact the Norwich welfare office directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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