Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-28
(Formerly Sec. 52-536). Action by selectmen.
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An action of summary process may be maintained by the selectmen of a town in its name to gain possession or occupancy of any land or buildings belonging to such town, which is held under a lease or by one in possession or occupancy thereof without right, title or privilege.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-28, Connecticut towns have a legal mechanism to reclaim possession of town-owned land or buildings through a summary process action—an expedited court proceeding. This applies whether the occupant holds a lease that has ended or is occupying the property without any legal right, title, or privilege. The provision authorizes the town's selectmen to bring this action in the town's name.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-28 is specifically relevant to municipal property managers and selectmen overseeing town-owned real estate. A town acting as a landlord generally initiates a summary process action through its selectmen when a lease has expired or when someone occupies town property without authorization. Operators of town-owned properties typically document the basis for the occupancy—or lack thereof—before pursuing this statutory remedy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you occupy town-owned property in Connecticut, Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-28 grants the town's selectmen authority to bring a summary process action against you to recover possession. Occupants in this situation may have defenses available depending on the nature of their lease or claim of right, and consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service can help clarify what options exist. Understanding whether your occupancy is covered by a valid lease or another legal basis is a key factor in any proceeding brought under this provision.
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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