Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-56c
Appointment of receiver of rents: Determination by court.
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(a) On the return of said rule to show cause, its determination shall have precedence over every other business of the civil docket of the Superior Court. (b) If the court finds that the facts stated in such application warrant the granting thereof, the court shall appoint a receiver of the rents, issues and profits of the property. (c) If, after determination of the issue, the owner or any mortgagee or lienor or other person having an interest in the property applies to the court to be permitted to remove or remedy the conditions constituting the nuisance and (1) demonstrates the ability promptly to undertake the work required and (2) posts security for the performance thereof within the time, and in the amount and manner, deemed necessary by the court, the court may, in lieu of appointing such receiver, issue an order permitting such person to perform the work within a time fixed by the court. (d) If at the time fixed in the order the conditions constituting the nuisance have not been satisfactorily remedied or removed, the court shall appoint such receiver. (e) If, after the granting of such court order permitting a person to perform the work but before the time fixed by the court for the completion thereof, it appears to the authority issuing the original order that the person permitted to do such work is not proceeding with due diligence, such authority may apply to the court, on notice to those persons who have appeared in the proceeding, for a hearing to determine whether such receiver shall be appointed immediately. (f) On the failure of any such owner, mortgagee, lienor or other person having an interest in the property to complete the work in accordance with the provisions of such order, any receiver thereafter appointed shall be reimbursed for costs incurred by him in removing or remedying the condition and other charges provided for in sections 47a-56 to 47a-56i, inclusive, out of such security.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56c, when a court reviews an application for a receiver of rents, that matter takes priority on the civil docket. If the court finds the application justified, it appoints a receiver to collect rents and profits from the property; however, if an owner, mortgagee, or other interested party can demonstrate the ability to fix the problem and posts adequate security, the court may instead allow that party to remedy the conditions within a set timeframe. Should the conditions remain unresolved by the court's deadline—or if the responsible party fails to proceed diligently—the court will appoint a receiver, who may be reimbursed from the posted security for costs incurred.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56c gives property owners a meaningful opportunity to avoid receivership by stepping forward after the court's initial determination, demonstrating the capacity to promptly complete required repairs, and posting court-approved security. Compliant operators typically document their financial ability and a concrete remediation plan, then adhere strictly to the court-ordered timeline to avoid triggering an immediate receivership hearing. Failure to complete work on schedule or to proceed with due diligence can result in a receiver being appointed and reimbursement costs drawn from the security that was posted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56c establishes a court-supervised process that can result in a receiver being appointed to collect rents when a property has conditions constituting a nuisance, providing tenants with a legal mechanism aimed at ensuring those conditions are addressed. Tenants living in properties subject to such proceedings may have rights connected to how rents are collected and applied during the receivership, and tenant-rights organizations can help explain what those rights look like in practice. If a property owner is permitted to remedy conditions but appears to be stalling, the statute allows the issuing authority to seek an immediate hearing on receivership, which is a path worth understanding with the help of a housing advocate or legal aid organization.
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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