Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-14c
(Formerly Sec. 19-347m). Tenement receivership: Defense.
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It shall be sufficient defense to a proceeding under sections 47a-14a to 47a-14g, inclusive, for the owner or any mortgagee or lienor of record to establish that: (1) The condition or conditions alleged in the petition did not in fact exist or that such condition or conditions have been removed or remedied; or (2) such condition or conditions have been caused by a petitioning tenant or tenants.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14c, an owner, mortgagee, or lienholder facing a tenement receivership proceeding has two recognized defenses: showing that the alleged housing conditions never actually existed or have since been corrected, or demonstrating that the conditions were caused by the petitioning tenant or tenants themselves. This provision is part of the broader receivership framework established in §§ 47a-14a through 47a-14g. It sets out the grounds on which a respondent can successfully defeat a receivership petition.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and mortgagees involved in a receivership action under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14c generally document the current condition of the property thoroughly, including repair records, inspection reports, and dated photographs, to support a defense that alleged violations did not exist or have been remedied. Operators who maintain detailed maintenance logs are better positioned to demonstrate timely corrective action. Where evidence suggests a tenant caused the condition at issue, owners typically gather documentation—such as written notices, inspection findings, or contractor assessments—that supports that defense under § 47a-14c.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14c identifies the defenses an owner may raise against a tenement receivership petition, which means a tenant who initiates such a proceeding should be aware that the owner may contest the existence of the alleged conditions, claim they have been remedied, or argue the tenant caused them. Tenants considering or involved in a receivership action under §§ 47a-14a to 47a-14g may benefit from documenting conditions with photographs, written complaints, and correspondence to help establish the factual record. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut housing law can help tenants understand how these defenses may affect their case.
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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