Ellington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 138 (2026) § 138-5
Appeals (Ellington Rental Property Art. I Landlord Identification)
Operative Text
Any person who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to this article may appeal therefrom to the Superior Court not later than 30 days after the mailing of notice of such assessment of the civil penalty by filing a petition to reopen the assessment together with an entry fee on an amount equal to the entry fee for a small claims case pursuant to Connecticut General Statute 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.
Section 138-5 of Ellington's Code of Ordinances establishes an appeals process for civil penalties issued under this article. A person who has been assessed a civil penalty has 30 days from the mailing of the penalty notice to challenge it in Superior Court. The appeal is initiated by filing a petition to reopen the assessment along with an entry fee equal to the small claims filing fee under Connecticut General Statute Section 52-259, and it entitles the petitioner to a formal hearing under Superior Court rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Section 138-5, property owners and managers who receive a civil penalty assessment should be aware that the assessed party has a 30-day window from the mailing of the notice to file an appeal in Superior Court. Compliant operators typically keep careful records of the mailing date on any penalty notices they receive, since that date starts the appeal clock. Understanding this timeline helps operators manage their response options within the bounds of the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 138-5 provides that any person assessed a civil penalty under this article—including tenants who may be subject to such penalties—has the right to appeal to Superior Court within 30 days of the mailing of the penalty notice. The appeal is started by submitting a petition to reopen the assessment and paying an entry fee equivalent to the Connecticut small claims filing fee under C.G.S. § 52-259 at the designated Superior Court facility. Tenants who receive a civil penalty notice may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how this appeals process applies to their circumstances.
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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