Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7 § 7-148n
Local boards may assume powers to investigate discriminatory practices.
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Any board, commission, council, committee or other agency which has been established or designated to investigate allegations of discriminatory practices by the charter or an ordinance of any town, city or borough prior to May 23, 1980, may assume the powers granted to such agencies under sections 7-148i to 7-148n, inclusive, and subparagraph (B) of subdivision (9) of subsection (c) of section 7-148 if the charter or ordinance creating or designating such agency is not in conflict with the provisions of sections 7-148i to 7-148n, inclusive, and subparagraph (B) of subdivision (9) of subsection (c) of section 7-148.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148n allows local government bodies — such as boards, commissions, or councils — that were created or designated to investigate discriminatory practices before May 23, 1980, to take on the broader investigative and enforcement powers described in the state statutes (§§ 7-148i through 7-148n). The key condition is that the local agency's founding charter or ordinance must not conflict with those state provisions. This rule effectively extends state-level anti-discrimination authority to qualifying pre-existing local agencies without requiring them to be newly created.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148n, property owners and managers operating in Connecticut municipalities should be aware that a locally established board or commission — not just a state agency — may have the authority to investigate allegations of discriminatory practices. Compliant operators generally maintain records and policies that demonstrate fair and consistent treatment of applicants and tenants, since multiple bodies may hold investigative jurisdiction. Staying informed about which local agencies in a given municipality have assumed these powers helps operators understand who may initiate or receive a discrimination complaint.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 7-148n means that tenants who believe they have experienced housing discrimination may have recourse through a local board or commission in addition to state-level channels, provided that local body was established before May 23, 1980, and meets the statutory requirements. Tenants can look into whether their town, city, or borough has such a qualifying agency and whether it has assumed the powers described in §§ 7-148i through 7-148n. Tenant-rights organizations in Connecticut can help identify which local or state bodies are available to receive and investigate a discrimination complaint.
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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