Cal. Civ. Code § 8-68f-19
Right to a Hearing
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(a) Upon filing a written request and after complying with all procedures provided in sections 8-68f-1 through 8-68f-18 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, a complainant shall be entitled to a hearing before a hearing officer or hearing panel, as applicable. (b) The hearing officer or hearing panel is not required to grant a hearing for any grievance concerning a termination of tenancy or eviction which occurs in connection with one or more of the prohibited activities set forth in section 8-68f-12(d) of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Under Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f § 8-68f-19, a complainant who submits a written request and completes all required preliminary procedures gains the right to a formal hearing before a hearing officer or panel. However, this hearing right has a notable limitation: when a tenancy termination or eviction is connected to prohibited activities listed in § 8-68f-12(d), the hearing officer or panel is not obligated to grant a hearing on that grievance. The provision balances access to a formal review process with a carve-out for situations involving specified misconduct.
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Property owners and managers operating under Connecticut's affordable housing grievance framework should be aware that Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f § 8-68f-19 establishes a complainant's right to a hearing once written procedures are properly followed. Compliant operators generally maintain clear documentation showing that any tenancy termination or eviction tied to prohibited activities under § 8-68f-12(d) is properly supported, since the hearing officer or panel retains discretion to decline a hearing in those circumstances. Familiarity with the full procedural sequence in §§ 8-68f-1 through 8-68f-18 helps ensure that grievance processes are administered consistently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Conn. Agencies Regs. § 8-68f § 8-68f-19 gives complainants the right to a formal hearing before a hearing officer or panel, provided they file a written request and complete all preliminary steps outlined in §§ 8-68f-1 through 8-68f-18. Tenants should be aware that this right may not extend to grievances about a termination or eviction connected to prohibited activities described in § 8-68f-12(d), where the hearing officer or panel has discretion to decline the hearing. Tenants seeking to understand whether their situation qualifies for a hearing may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut housing regulations.
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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