Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-56j
(Formerly Sec. 19-347i). State financial assistance for rent receivership programs.
Operative Text
The state, acting by and in the discretion of the Commissioner of Housing, may enter into a contract with a municipality for state financial assistance in an amount determined by the commissioner for a rent receivership program undertaken pursuant to sections 47a-56 to 47a-56i, inclusive. Such contract shall provide for financial assistance in the form of a state advance-in-aid to initiate and operate a tenement house operating fund pursuant to said section 47a-56i for the purposes authorized in said sections 47a-56 to 47a-56i, inclusive. Such advance-in-aid shall be repayable solely from funds received by the receiver or the municipality pursuant to said sections at such times and in such manner as the commissioner may determine.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56j, Connecticut's Commissioner of Housing has discretionary authority to enter into contracts with municipalities to provide state financial assistance for rent receivership programs. The assistance takes the form of an advance-in-aid that helps municipalities establish and operate a tenement house operating fund under the broader §§ 47a-56 to 47a-56i framework. Any funds advanced by the state must be repaid, but only from money the receiver or municipality actually collects through the receivership program—not from other municipal funds.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56j is primarily a government-to-government funding mechanism, but property owners should be aware that it enables municipalities to sustain rent receivership programs financially. A compliant operator generally avoids the conditions—such as serious housing code violations—that trigger receivership proceedings under the §§ 47a-56 to 47a-56i framework that this provision supports. Understanding that state backing exists for these programs signals that municipalities have a viable funding path to pursue and maintain receiverships when warranted.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-56j strengthens tenant protections by allowing the state to financially support municipal rent receivership programs, making it more feasible for local governments to intervene when rental housing falls into disrepair. Tenants living in buildings subject to receivership under the §§ 47a-56 to 47a-56i framework may benefit from knowing that state advance-in-aid can help fund the ongoing operation of a tenement house operating fund. Tenants who believe their building may qualify for receivership can explore options by contacting their local housing authority, a tenant-rights organization, or Connecticut's Department of Housing for general information.
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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