Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a § 47a-6b
Civil penalties for failure to file residential address of nonresident landlord.
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 51-164p, any municipality may by ordinance adopted by its legislative body establish a civil penalty for a violation of section 47a-6a, provided the amount of such civil penalty shall be not more than five hundred dollars for the first violation and not more than one thousand dollars for any subsequent violation. Any person who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to this section may appeal therefrom to the Superior Court. An appeal shall be instituted not later than thirty days after the mailing of notice of such assessment by filing a petition to reopen assessment, together with an entry fee in an amount equal to the entry fee for a small claims case pursuant to section 52-259, at the Superior Court facility designated by the Chief Court Administrator, which shall entitle such person to a hearing in accordance with the rules of the judges of the Superior Court.
Under Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6b, Connecticut municipalities are permitted to adopt local ordinances that impose civil penalties on landlords who fail to file a residential address as required by § 47a-6a. The first violation may carry a penalty of up to $500, and any subsequent violation may carry a penalty of up to $1,000. Landlords who are assessed such a penalty have the right to appeal to the Superior Court within 30 days of receiving notice of the assessment.
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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6b authorizes municipalities to enforce address-filing requirements through civil penalties, so property owners who do not reside in Connecticut generally ensure their residential address is properly filed under § 47a-6a to avoid fines of up to $500 for a first offense and up to $1,000 for each subsequent offense. Compliant operators typically track whether their municipality has adopted such an ordinance and maintain current, accurate filings. If a penalty is assessed, § 47a-6b provides a formal appeal pathway to the Superior Court that must be initiated within 30 days of the mailed notice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-6b gives Connecticut municipalities the authority to penalize nonresident landlords who fail to file a required residential address, which is the underlying obligation established by § 47a-6a. Tenants who cannot locate their landlord's address may find that a local ordinance adopted under § 47a-6b provides a mechanism for municipal enforcement of that disclosure requirement. Tenants seeking to understand whether their municipality has adopted such an ordinance, or to report a potential violation, may contact their local housing or municipal office or consult a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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