Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-56
(Formerly Sec. 19-347a). Passage of ordinance for abatement of nuisances. Appointment of authority.
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The legislative body of any city, town or borough may by ordinance adopt the provisions of sections 47a-56 to 47a-56i, inclusive, and appoint a person or committee, known hereinafter as the authority, to carry out the provisions of said sections.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56, Connecticut municipalities—cities, towns, and boroughs—have the option to formally adopt a set of nuisance-abatement rules by passing a local ordinance. Once adopted, the municipality must designate a person or committee, called the "authority," to administer and enforce those rules. This provision is enabling legislation, meaning it grants local governments the power to act but does not require them to do so.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Connecticut municipalities should check whether their local government has adopted Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56 through a local ordinance, because adoption triggers a framework of nuisance-abatement obligations and oversight. If the municipality has appointed an authority under this provision, that body is the relevant local contact for compliance questions related to the nuisance-abatement sections. Compliant operators generally stay informed about which local entity, if any, has been designated to carry out these functions in their jurisdiction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56 gives tenants a starting point for understanding who holds local enforcement power over housing nuisances—namely, the "authority" appointed by the municipality if it has adopted this framework. Tenants can contact their city, town, or borough clerk to find out whether a local ordinance has been passed and which person or committee serves as the authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to engage with that authority or what other avenues may be available under the broader nuisance-abatement statutes.
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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