Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a § 46a-83a
Dismissal of complaint for failure to accept full relief. Release of jurisdiction.
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If a complaint is dismissed for failure to accept full relief pursuant to subsection (m) of section 46a-83, and the complainant does not request reconsideration of such dismissal as provided in subsection (h) of section 46a-83, the executive director shall issue a release of jurisdiction and the complainant may, within ninety days of receipt of the release from the commission, bring an action in accordance with sections 46a-100 and 46a-102 to 46a-104, inclusive.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-83a, when a discrimination complaint is dismissed because the complainant refused to accept a full-relief offer, and the complainant does not seek reconsideration of that dismissal, the state commission's executive director must issue a formal release of jurisdiction. Once that release is issued, the complainant has a 90-day window to pursue the matter in court under the related civil action statutes. This provision essentially converts a dismissed administrative complaint into an opportunity for independent judicial review, provided the complainant acts within the specified timeframe.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-83a establishes that a respondent who has offered full relief in an administrative discrimination proceeding may see the complaint dismissed if the complainant refuses that offer and does not seek reconsideration. Compliant operators generally document any full-relief offers carefully, since such offers can trigger the procedural pathway described in this section. If a release of jurisdiction is issued, the matter may still proceed to civil court, so property managers typically maintain thorough records of all settlement communications throughout the administrative process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46a-83a outlines what happens when a complaint is dismissed after a complainant declines a full-relief offer: the executive director issues a release of jurisdiction, opening a 90-day period to file a civil lawsuit under the related statutes. Tenants who receive such a release and wish to continue pursuing their claim generally have the option of filing in court, requesting reconsideration before the release is issued, or consulting a tenant-rights organization to understand which path fits their circumstances. Keeping track of the date the release is received is important, since the 90-day window begins running from that point.
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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