Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-74
Rehousing assistance (Hartford Rehousing Assistance Program)
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(a) Payments . Tenants who must vacate a rental unit because of demolition or change of use shall be eligible to receive from the owner, and the owner must pay, a rehousing assistance payment in the amount shown in the current Buildings & Property Fee and Fine Schedule. This rehousing assistance payment must be paid at least thirty (30) days before the tenant is required to vacate the rental unit. Rehousing assistance payments shall be in addition to the refund of any deposits or sums to which the tenant is entitled. Any tenant who had been evicted for other than good cause during the six-month period immediately preceding any owner's application for demolition or building permit shall be entitled to rehousing assistance as provided in this section. (b) Payment exceptions. Owners shall not be required to make rehousing assistance payments to eligible tenants when: (1) The owner will provide for the actual cost to move the tenant to a standard unit that is affordable housing; (2) The tenant is able to secure a standard unit that can be made affordable by a supplemental rental assistance payment. The supplemental rental assistance payment shall be the actual difference in rent between the unit being converted or demolished and the new unit multiplied by twelve (12) months. The supplemental rental assistance payment shall be made to the tenant within thirty (30) days of the commencement of the new rental agreement; (3) The tenant's tenancy is terminated for good cause pursuant to G.S. § 47a-23c(b); or (4) The tenant establishes tenancy in the unit after one hundred twenty (120) days' notice required by section 9-75 was delivered to the tenants in the building; provided, that the owner must advise the tenant, in writing, prior to the tenant's acceptance of tenancy, that the unit will be demolished or changed in use within one hundred twenty (120) days. Any eligible tenant who is not advised of the intended demolition or change in use shall be entitled to full rehousing assistance. (c) Instances where a dispute arises between the owner and tenant as to compliance of rehousing assistance payment, such dispute shall be submitted in writing to the Director of the Division of Housing. Where necessary, the Director of the Division of Housing must, within ten (10) days from the notice of dispute, hold a hearing on the dispute and shall issue a decision within five (5) business days of the hearing.
Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-74, when a rental unit is demolished or converted to a different use, the property owner is required to provide displaced tenants with a rehousing assistance payment at least 30 days before they must vacate. This payment is separate from any deposit refunds owed. Exceptions exist when the owner covers actual moving costs to an affordable unit, when a supplemental rental assistance payment bridges the rent gap, or when certain other conditions apply, and disputes are resolved through the Director of the Division of Housing.
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Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-74 requires owners planning demolition or a change of use to pay rehousing assistance—per the current Buildings & Property Fee and Fine Schedule—at least 30 days before tenants vacate. Compliant operators document whether an exception applies, such as covering actual moving costs or providing a supplemental rental assistance payment within 30 days of a new lease. Owners also advise prospective tenants in writing before tenancy begins if a unit is slated for demolition or conversion within 120 days.
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. 9, art. IV § 9-74 gives tenants displaced by demolition or change of use the right to a rehousing assistance payment from their owner, delivered at least 30 days before they must leave. Tenants who believe an owner has not complied can submit a written dispute to the Director of the Division of Housing, who is required to hold a hearing within 10 days and issue a decision within 5 business days. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Hartford housing law can help clarify which exceptions may apply and what options are available.
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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