Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-14f
(Formerly Sec. 19-347p). Tenement receivership: Order to remove or remedy conditions in lieu of judgment; application for hearing for judgment.
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(a) If the court finds that the facts alleged in the complaint have been affirmatively established, that no defense thereto specified in section 47a-14c has been affirmatively established by the owner or a mortgagee or lienor of record and that the facts alleged in the complaint warrant the granting of the relief sought, the court, in lieu of rendering judgment, may issue an order permitting the owner, mortgagee or lienor of record to remove or remedy the conditions in the complaint found to exist if such owner, mortgagee or lienor (1) demonstrates the ability promptly to undertake the work required and (2) posts security for the performance of the work required within the time and in the manner deemed necessary by the court. (b) If, after the issuance of such an order, it appears to the plaintiffs that the person permitted to do the work is not proceeding with due diligence, the plaintiffs shall apply to the court with notice to those persons who have appeared in the proceeding for a hearing to determine whether judgment should be rendered immediately as provided in section 47a-14g.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14f, when a court in a tenement receivership case finds that the conditions described in a complaint have been proven and no valid defense has been established, it has the option—rather than immediately entering judgment—to give the property owner, mortgagee, or lienor of record a chance to fix those conditions. To receive this opportunity, the responsible party must show they can promptly carry out the necessary work and must post security as the court requires. If the work is not pursued with due diligence, the plaintiffs may return to court to seek an immediate judgment under the related receivership statutes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14f provides property owners, mortgagees, and lienors of record a potential path to avoid a receivership judgment by demonstrating to the court that they can promptly address the cited conditions and by posting court-ordered security for that work. Compliant operators generally document their remediation capacity—such as contractor agreements and financing—before or at the hearing so the court can assess their ability to act quickly. Failing to proceed with due diligence after the court issues such an order can trigger the plaintiffs to seek an immediate judgment, so timely and documented progress on repairs is central to maintaining the court's confidence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14f gives tenants and other plaintiffs in a tenement receivership action an important check on the process: if the court allows an owner or mortgagee to remedy conditions instead of entering judgment, and that party is not moving forward with sufficient diligence, the plaintiffs can apply to the court—with notice to all parties who have appeared—for a hearing to seek immediate judgment. This provision means tenants are not left without recourse if a property owner uses the remediation opportunity as a delay tactic. Tenants who believe work is stalling may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut housing law to understand the options available under this statute.
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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