Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-30
(Formerly Sec. 52-538). Eviction of former farm employee, domestic servant, caretaker, manager or other employee.
Operative Text
(a) When any farm employee or any domestic servant, caretaker, manager or other employee as described in section 47a-36 occupies a dwelling, dwelling unit or tenement furnished by his employer and when his employment is terminated by himself or his employer, or such employee fails to report for employment, and fails to vacate the premises in which he is residing, he shall be given not less than three days' notice to quit possession of such premises on the form prescribed by section 47a-23. (b) If he fails, after the expiration of the period specified in such notice, to vacate such premises, an action of summary process may be brought against such employee. (c) At the summary process hearing, the court may take into account the needs of the employee and enter a judgment granting such stay of execution as is reasonable and fair to the parties but, notwithstanding the provisions of section 47a-36, in no case more than fifteen days. The provisions of sections 47a-37 to 47a-39, inclusive, shall not apply to an action of summary process under the provisions of this section.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-30, when a farm employee, domestic servant, caretaker, manager, or similar worker lives in housing provided by their employer and their employment ends—whether by resignation, termination, or failure to report—they do not automatically have the right to remain in that housing. The employer must provide at least three days' written notice to quit using the form required by § 47a-23 before any legal action can begin. If the employee does not leave after that notice period, the employer may pursue a summary process (eviction) action, and a court may grant the employee a stay of execution of up to fifteen days based on the circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-30 governs the process for reclaiming employer-provided housing when an employee's tenure ends, and compliant operators generally ensure they use the notice-to-quit form specified under § 47a-23 and allow the full three-day notice period to run before initiating any summary process action. Operators typically document the end of employment and the issuance of proper notice to support any subsequent court proceeding. Because the court retains discretion to grant a stay of up to fifteen days, property managers often account for this potential delay when planning transitions for employer-provided units.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-30 provides that employees living in employer-furnished housing are entitled to at least three days' written notice to quit before any eviction action can be filed against them. If a summary process case does go to court, the judge has the authority to consider the employee's needs and may grant a stay of execution of up to fifteen days, offering some additional time to arrange alternative housing. Employees facing this situation may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut housing law to understand how these protections apply and what options may be available.
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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