Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-32
(Formerly Sec. 52-540). Nuisance defined.
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In any action of summary process based upon nuisance, that term shall be taken to include, but shall not be limited to, any conduct which interferes substantially with the comfort or safety of other tenants or occupants of the same or adjacent buildings or structures.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-32, Connecticut law defines 'nuisance' broadly for purposes of summary process (eviction) proceedings. The definition expressly includes, but is not limited to, conduct that substantially interferes with the comfort or safety of other tenants or occupants in the same or neighboring buildings. This means a landlord does not need to show a narrowly defined legal nuisance — a wide range of disruptive or dangerous behavior can qualify as grounds for a nuisance-based eviction action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers pursuing a nuisance-based summary process action in Connecticut should be familiar with the broad scope of Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-32. Compliant operators generally document specific incidents of conduct that substantially interfere with the comfort or safety of other residents or neighbors, since that standard is explicitly covered by the statute. Maintaining written records of complaints, incident reports, and any notices provided to the tenant helps establish the factual basis required under § 47a-32 if the matter proceeds to court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-32 sets out what a landlord must show to pursue a nuisance-based eviction: conduct that substantially interferes with the comfort or safety of fellow tenants or occupants of nearby buildings. Tenants facing such an action have the right to contest whether their conduct actually meets that standard in court. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with § 47a-32 can help a tenant understand available defenses and options for responding to a nuisance-based summary process complaint.
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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