Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 33 §§ 33.70–33.88 § 33.85
NOTICE
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All notices with regard to any complaint shall be served by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, and by regular first class mail, and if practicable, by electronic mail, upon the landlord and the tenant as complainant and respondent parties. If all notices to a party are returned without having been delivered, the Commission may arrange for service by a deputy sheriff, constable of the town, or indifferent person in the same manner as is provided in the Connecticut General Statutes for service of process in an ordinary civil action. (Ord. 187, passed 11-5-79; Am. Ord. 320, passed 10-7-91; Am. Ord. 734, passed 1-17-23)
Under Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.85, whenever a complaint is filed with the Fair Rent Commission, all related notices must be sent to both the landlord and the tenant using certified mail with return receipt requested, regular first-class mail, and electronic mail when feasible. This dual-method approach is designed to ensure that both parties actually receive notice of proceedings affecting them. If all mailed attempts fail because notices are returned undelivered, the Commission is authorized to arrange for personal service through a deputy sheriff, constable, or other designated individual, following Connecticut's standard civil process rules.
Plain English — not legal advice.
As a rental property owner subject to a Fair Rent Commission complaint under Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.85, compliant operators generally maintain current mailing addresses and email contacts on file with the Commission so that notices can be successfully delivered. Returned or undelivered mail can trigger an escalated service method — such as service by a deputy sheriff or constable — which may add time and complexity to the proceedings. Keeping contact information up to date with the Commission is a standard practice that helps ensure timely receipt of any complaint-related correspondence.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Hamden Ch. 33 § 33.85, tenants who file a complaint with the Fair Rent Commission are entitled to receive all related notices by certified mail, first-class mail, and, where practicable, electronic mail. If a tenant believes they have not received proper notice of a proceeding, this provision may be relevant to how the Commission handles that situation. Tenants who have questions about whether proper notice was given can contact the Hamden Fair Rent Commission directly or reach out to a local 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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