Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-14g
(Formerly Sec. 19-347q). Tenement receivership: Judgment and appointment of receiver after failure to comply with order.
Operative Text
If, upon a hearing authorized under section 47a-14f, the court determines that the person permitted to do such work is not proceeding with due diligence, the court shall render a judgment appointing a receiver as authorized in section 47a-14d. The judgment shall direct the receiver to apply the security posted by such person to remove or remedy the condition or conditions specified in the petition. If the amount of such security is insufficient for such purpose, the judgment shall direct the deposit of rents with the receiver as authorized in section 47a-14d to the extent of such deficiency. If such security exceeds the amount required to remove or remedy such condition or conditions, the judgment shall direct the receiver to file with the court, upon completion of the work prescribed therein, a full accounting of the amount of such security and the expenditures made pursuant to such judgment, and to turn over such surplus to the person who posted security, together with a copy of such accounting.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14g, when a court finds that a person who was permitted to correct housing conditions is not moving forward with adequate diligence, the court may appoint a receiver to take over that work. The receiver is directed to use any security deposit posted by that person to fund the repairs, and if those funds fall short, rent payments can be redirected to cover the gap. If the security exceeds what is needed, the receiver must file a full accounting with the court and return any surplus to the person who originally posted it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners or managers operating under a court-supervised repair arrangement in Connecticut should be aware that Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14g authorizes a court to appoint a receiver if remediation work is not proceeding with due diligence. A compliant operator generally maintains clear documentation of repair progress and expenditures to demonstrate active, timely work. If a receiver is appointed, any security posted for the repairs is applied first, and rental income may be redirected to cover any shortfall until the conditions are resolved.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-14g provides tenants with a meaningful court-based protection: if a landlord or other responsible party fails to diligently correct hazardous or substandard conditions after being given the opportunity to do so, a court can appoint a receiver to step in and complete the work. Tenants living in a building subject to such proceedings may see their rent payments directed to the receiver rather than the landlord, ensuring funds are used for actual repairs. Tenants who believe conditions in their building are not being addressed may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the receivership process under this provision might apply to their situation.
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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