West Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 97 (2026) § 97-8
Appeals (West Haven Fair Rent Commission)
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Any person aggrieved by any order of the Commission may appeal to the Housing Court for the Judicial District of New Haven. As provided by the Connecticut General Statutes, such appeal shall be considered as a privileged matter with respect to the order of trial. Such appeal shall be limited to the question of whether the Commission acted arbitrarily, illegally or in abuse of its discretion. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission or the Court, the filing of an appeal shall not stay any order issued by the Commission.
West Haven Code ch. 97 § 97-8 establishes an appeal pathway for anyone who believes the Commission's order was issued arbitrarily, illegally, or through an abuse of discretion. Appeals are filed with the Housing Court for the Judicial District of New Haven and are treated as a priority matter on the court's docket under Connecticut General Statutes. Importantly, filing an appeal does not automatically pause or suspend the Commission's order unless the Commission or the Court specifically directs otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under West Haven Code ch. 97 § 97-8, a Commission order generally remains in full effect even if an appeal is filed, so operators who receive an order typically continue working toward compliance during any pending appeal. A landlord seeking to challenge an order on grounds of arbitrariness, illegality, or abuse of discretion would direct that challenge to the Housing Court for the Judicial District of New Haven. Operators who believe a stay of the order is warranted would need to seek that relief specifically from the Commission or the Court, as it is not granted automatically.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
West Haven Code ch. 97 § 97-8 gives any aggrieved party—including tenants—the right to appeal a Commission order to the Housing Court for the Judicial District of New Haven on the grounds that the Commission acted arbitrarily, illegally, or abused its discretion. Because appeals are treated as a privileged, priority matter under Connecticut General Statutes, the court process may move more quickly than standard civil litigation. Tenants who believe a Commission order was improperly issued may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand the scope and timing of this appeal process.
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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