Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-14b
(Formerly Sec. 19-347l). Tenement receivership: Hearing by referee; judgment; no right to jury trial.
Operative Text
(a) The Superior Court may refer the complaint to a referee who shall hold a hearing thereon, except that if the complaint alleges that there is an imminent danger to the life, health and safety of the tenants, the court may issue an immediate ex parte order granting such relief as it deems appropriate, pending a full hearing to be held not later than three days after such order is issued. Any retired judge of the Circuit Court, Court of Common Pleas or Superior Court shall be eligible to act as a referee. The Chief Court Administrator or his designee may appoint as many referees as are necessary to carry out the intent of sections 47a-14a to 47a-14g, inclusive. (b) The referee shall take such testimony as he deems material, shall view the premises and shall, after the hearing, report forthwith his findings and recommendations to the court. (c) The court shall review such report and enter judgment in accordance with said sections. Such report may be rejected for irregular or improper conduct in the performance of the duties of such referee in which event the court shall appoint another referee to make a report. (d) There shall be no right to a jury trial in any of the proceedings.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14b, Connecticut's Superior Court can refer tenement receivership complaints to a referee who holds a hearing, views the property, and reports findings back to the court for a final judgment. If tenants face imminent danger to life, health, or safety, the court may issue an emergency ex parte order before the full hearing, which must then occur within three days. Importantly, this entire process is conducted without a jury — all decisions rest with the court.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a receivership complaint under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14b should be aware that proceedings move quickly, especially when imminent danger is alleged — an emergency court order can be issued before any hearing takes place. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in a condition that avoids the life, health, and safety deficiencies that trigger such emergency relief. Because there is no right to a jury trial under this section, all factual and legal determinations are made by the court or an appointed referee.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14b provides tenants with a court-based process to address serious housing conditions, including the possibility of an emergency ex parte order when there is imminent danger to life, health, or safety. The referee assigned to the case is required to personally view the premises and report findings to the court, which then enters a binding judgment. Tenants seeking to use this process may benefit from contacting a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how receivership proceedings work in practice.
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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