Hamden, Conn., Mun. Code Ch. 33 §§ 33.70–33.88 § 33.88
OTHER REMEDIES
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Except as provided in § 33.84 above, the provisions of this subchapter shall not affect or limit the right of the landlord to institute a summary process action as provided by the Connecticut General Statutes, nor shall this subchapter affect the right of the landlord, tenant, mortgagee, or encumbrancer of record to institute any action authorized by law. (Ord. 187, passed 11-5-79; Am. Ord. 320, passed 10-7-91; Am. Ord. 734, passed 1-17-23)
Hamden Ch. 33 (§§ 33.70–33.88) makes clear that the Fair Rent Commission subchapter does not take away or restrict any legal remedies that already exist under Connecticut law. Landlords retain the ability to pursue summary process (eviction) proceedings under the Connecticut General Statutes, and all parties—landlords, tenants, mortgagees, and encumbrancers of record—keep whatever legal actions they are otherwise entitled to bring. The one exception is the specific limitation set out in § 33.84, which governs a narrower circumstance addressed separately.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hamden Ch. 33 (§§ 33.70–33.88), operators subject to the Fair Rent Commission's rules are not stripped of their existing legal tools. A compliant operator generally understands that summary process proceedings under Connecticut General Statutes remain available alongside—not instead of—any Fair Rent Commission process, subject to the carve-out in § 33.84. Property managers typically track both the Commission's procedures and their parallel statutory rights to ensure they are using the appropriate forum for each type of dispute.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hamden Ch. 33 (§§ 33.70–33.88) preserves legal rights for tenants just as it does for landlords and other parties. Tenants retain the ability to pursue any action authorized by law independent of the Fair Rent Commission process, meaning the subchapter adds remedies rather than replacing existing ones. Tenants who believe their rights are at issue may wish to explore options through the Fair Rent Commission, Connecticut court proceedings, or a local tenant-rights organization to understand which avenues apply 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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