Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-75
Tenant notice (Hartford Rehousing Assistance Program)
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At least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to application for a demolition or building permit, the owner must deliver to each tenant in the building written notice of his intention to apply for a demolition or building permit and the rehousing assistance available to eligible tenants and shall explain the tenant's right to remain in possession unless evicted for good cause. Notice shall be delivered by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested. In addition, a copy of the notice shall be posted at every entrance to the building. If the unit has been vacant for less than one hundred twenty (120) days and the tenants who vacated were not given written notice of owner's intentions to apply for a demolition permit or building permit, then no permits will be issued until one hundred twenty (120) days from the date that the last tenant vacated the building.
Under Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-75, a property owner who intends to apply for a demolition or building permit must give tenants at least 120 days' advance written notice before submitting that application. The notice must be sent by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested and also posted at every building entrance. The notice must inform tenants of available rehousing assistance and their right to remain in the unit unless evicted for good cause. If a unit has been vacant for fewer than 120 days and the departing tenants never received this notice, the city will not issue any permits until 120 days have passed since the last tenant vacated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Hartford, Conn., Mun. Code ch. 9, art. IV § 9-75 generally maintain a documented process for issuing the required 120-day advance notice before filing any demolition or building permit application. Compliant operators send the written notice by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested and simultaneously post copies at every building entrance. The notice itself covers both the rehousing assistance available to eligible tenants and tenants' right to remain unless evicted for good cause, and operators typically retain proof of mailing and posting to demonstrate compliance if questions arise later.
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 § 9-75 gives tenants the right to receive at least 120 days' written notice—delivered by registered or certified mail and posted at building entrances—before an owner can even apply for a demolition or building permit. The notice must explain what rehousing assistance is available and confirm that tenants may stay in their units unless evicted for good cause. Tenants who believe they did not receive the required notice, or who vacated without receiving it, may have grounds to raise a violation with the City of Hartford or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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