Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-120
Right to appeal (Hartford Housing Code and Rental Licensing Program)
Operative Text
A. Any person adversely affected by any order which has been issued in connection with the enforcement of any provisions of this chapter may request and, upon payment of a ten dollar ($10.00) fee to the city, shall be granted a hearing on the matter before a hearing officer established under section 1-5 of the code and with expertise in law or issues related to housing; provided that such person, within ten (10) days of the date of service of the order, shall file in the office of the director of licenses and inspections a written petition containing a request for such hearing and setting forth a brief and concise statement of the error alleged to be contained in the order. The person filing such a petition shall be called the petitioner. B. Appeals of a suspension (including a request for an extension of such suspension, rather than revocation) or revocation may be filed in accordance with this article, provided, however, that any suspended license shall be deemed to be automatically revoked if a request for hearing is not filed in the office of the director of licenses and inspections within twenty (20) days after notice of suspension is served. C. This article shall not apply to any person who is assessed a civil penalty pursuant to section 18-104 (D) of this code, and who may appeal to the superior court in accordance with state law. D. This article shall not apply to any appeal from an order of the director of health pursuant to section 18-104 (G) of this code, which is appealable to the State director of health in accordance with state law.
Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-120, any person negatively affected by an enforcement order issued under Chapter 18 has the right to appeal that order by filing a written petition with the director of licenses and inspections within ten days of service, along with a $10 filing fee. The petition must briefly describe the alleged error in the order, and a hearing will then be held before a qualified hearing officer. Certain appeals—such as those involving civil penalties under § 18-104(D) or health orders under § 18-104(G)—fall outside this article and follow separate state-law processes instead.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to enforcement orders under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-120 should be aware that affected parties have a defined window—ten days from service of the order—to request a formal hearing. Operators who receive a license suspension notice should also note that failure to request a hearing within twenty days of that notice results in automatic revocation of the suspended license. Keeping careful records of when orders and notices are served helps ensure that any appeal rights are exercised within the applicable deadlines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 18 § 18-120 gives tenants and other affected persons the right to challenge Chapter 18 enforcement orders by filing a written petition with the director of licenses and inspections within ten days of service, accompanied by a $10 fee. If the matter involves a civil penalty assessed under § 18-104(D) or a health order under § 18-104(G), the appeal path runs through state court or the State director of health rather than through this article. Tenants who believe an order contains an error may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand which appeal route applies to their situation.
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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