Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-69
Housing mediators. Appointment. Qualifications. Duties.
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(a) The Chief Court Administrator may appoint such housing mediators as the administrator deems necessary for the purpose of assisting the court in the prompt and efficient hearing of housing matters within the limit of their appropriation therefor. The Chief Court Administrator shall appoint not less than two such mediators for each of the judicial districts of Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport and may designate one of them in each judicial district as chief housing mediator. The Chief Court Administrator shall also appoint not less than three such housing mediators for all other judicial districts. The housing mediators for the judicial district of New Haven shall assist the court in the hearing of housing matters in the judicial district of Waterbury, the housing mediators for the judicial district of Hartford shall assist the court in the hearing of housing matters in the judicial district of New Britain and the housing mediators for the judicial district of Bridgeport shall assist the court in the hearing of housing matters in the judicial district of Stamford-Norwalk. (b) Housing mediators shall be knowledgeable in the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of dwelling units and the federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations pertaining thereto. Housing mediators shall also have knowledge necessary to advise parties regarding the type of funds and services available to assist owners, landlords and tenants in the financing of resolutions to housing problems. Housing mediators shall make inspections and conduct investigations at the request of the court, shall advise parties in locating possible sources of financial assistance necessary to comply with orders of the court and shall exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as the judge may from time to time prescribe. (c) Housing mediators (1) shall be responsible for the initial screening and evaluation of all contested housing matters eligible for placement on the housing docket pursuant to section 47a-68, (2) may conduct investigations of such matters including, but not limited to, interviews with the parties, and (3) may recommend settlements.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-69, Connecticut's Chief Court Administrator is authorized to appoint housing mediators across the state's judicial districts to help courts handle housing cases more efficiently. These mediators must be knowledgeable about dwelling-unit maintenance, relevant laws, and available financial resources for landlords and tenants. They screen contested housing matters, conduct investigations, and may recommend settlements, but they do not replace the judge's authority.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-69 establishes a system of court-appointed housing mediators who may become involved when a housing dispute reaches the court docket. Compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with mediator interviews and investigations, and take note of any financial assistance sources the mediator identifies for resolving code or maintenance issues. Engaging constructively with the mediation process is a common feature of how housing matters are resolved in Connecticut's court system under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-69 gives tenants access to housing mediators when their case is placed on the housing court docket, providing an opportunity for an impartial review and possible settlement recommendation before a judge rules. Mediators under this provision can help identify financial assistance programs that may be relevant to resolving housing problems. Tenants who have a contested housing matter may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how the mediation screening process under § 47a-69 might apply to their situation.
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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