Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-14d
(Formerly Sec. 19-347n). Tenement receivership: Judgment.
Operative Text
(a) If the court finds that the plaintiffs have failed to establish the allegations of the complaint or that the owner or a mortgagee or lienor of record affirmatively established a defense or defenses specified in section 47a-14c, the court shall render a judgment dismissing the complaint. (b) If the court finds that the plaintiffs have proved the allegations of the complaint and that no defense as specified in section 47a-14c has been affirmatively established by the owner or a mortgagee or a lienor of record, the court shall render a judgment directing that (1) the rents due on the date of entry of such judgment and rents to become due subsequent thereto from all occupying such property be deposited with a receiver appointed by the court; (2) that the receiver apply such rents to the extent necessary to remedy the condition or conditions alleged in the petition; (3) when such condition or conditions have been remedied in accordance with the judgment, any remaining surplus be turned over to the owner, together with a complete accounting of the rents deposited and the costs incurred and (4) granting such other and further relief as the court may deem just and proper. (c) A certified copy of the judgment shall be served upon each tenant occupying such property by registered mail or personally.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14d, a court overseeing a tenement receivership action can either dismiss the case if the plaintiffs fail to prove their claims or if the property owner establishes a valid defense, or it can enter a judgment establishing a receivership. When a receivership judgment is entered, tenants' rent payments are redirected to a court-appointed receiver, who uses those funds to correct the housing conditions identified in the complaint. Any surplus remaining after repairs are completed is returned to the owner along with a full accounting, and every tenant in the building must be formally notified of the judgment by registered mail or personal service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners facing a receivership action under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14d should be aware that a court judgment in this proceeding can redirect all rent payments—both current and future—away from the owner and into the hands of a court-appointed receiver until cited conditions are remedied. Owners who successfully raise an affirmative defense under § 47a-14c can obtain a dismissal, and once repairs are completed to the court's satisfaction, any remaining rent funds are returned to the owner with a complete accounting. Compliant operators generally maintain properties in good repair and keep documentation of maintenance activities so that, if a receivership complaint is filed, they are positioned to demonstrate that conditions have been addressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14d, tenants living in a property subject to a receivership judgment have their rent payments redirected to a court-appointed receiver, who is required to use those funds to fix the housing conditions described in the complaint rather than passing them to the owner. Each tenant in the building must be personally served or notified by registered mail once a judgment is entered, ensuring residents are informed of the proceeding and its effect on their rent obligations. Tenants who believe this provision applies to their building may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office to understand how the receivership process works and what options may be available to them.
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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