Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-56b
Appointment of receiver of rents: Service.
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(a) Such rule to show cause shall be returnable not less than five days after service is completed. (b) The rule to show cause shall provide for personal service of a copy thereof and the application on which it is based on the owners and mortgagees of record and lienors. (c) If any such owner, mortgagee or lienor cannot with due diligence be served personally within the municipality where the property is located and within the time fixed in such order, service may be made on such person by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the property where the nuisance exists, and by sending a copy thereof by registered mail, return receipt requested, to the owner at the address set forth in the last-recorded deed with respect to such property, or, in the case of a mortgagee or lienor, to the address set forth in the recorded mortgage or lien and by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the judicial district where such property is located. (d) If the condition constituting the nuisance is such that, unless it is immediately cured, substantial damage may be caused to the property or if it constitutes an imminent danger to its occupants or the occupants of adjoining properties, the rule to show cause may be returnable in the discretion of the court in less than five days and, in such case, service may be made on the owner, mortgagee and lienor by posting a copy thereof in a conspicuous place on the property where the nuisance exists and by mailing a copy in the case of the owner to the address set forth in the last-recorded deed and, in the case of the mortgagee and lienor, to the address recorded. In such action the court may issue an immediate ex parte order granting such relief as it deems appropriate, pending a full hearing to be held not later than three days after such order is issued.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56b establishes how courts must serve notice on property owners, mortgagees, and lienors when a receiver of rents is being sought. Ordinarily, personal service is required and the return date must be at least five days after service is complete. When personal service cannot be accomplished with due diligence, the law permits alternative methods such as posting notice on the property, registered mail to the address in recorded documents, and newspaper publication. In urgent situations involving imminent danger or risk of substantial property damage, a court may shorten the timeline and even issue an immediate ex parte order while scheduling a full hearing within three days.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56b, property owners who are named in a receiver-of-rents proceeding are entitled to receive formal notice, typically through personal service. Compliant record-keeping practices — such as ensuring that deed and mortgage records reflect a current, reachable address — help ensure that any court-issued rule to show cause actually reaches the responsible parties. When a property has conditions that a court deems an imminent danger, owners should be aware that proceedings can move on an accelerated schedule and that an ex parte order may be issued before a full hearing takes place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56b governs the procedural steps a court follows when notifying owners and lienors in a receiver-of-rents action, which is a legal mechanism that can be used to address serious housing conditions. Tenants living in properties with dangerous or nuisance conditions may benefit from understanding that this statute allows courts to act quickly — including issuing emergency orders — when occupants face imminent danger. Tenants who believe their building qualifies for such proceedings may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to learn about available enforcement paths 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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