Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 (2026) § 18-7
Appeals (Mansfield Fair Rent Commission)
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Any person aggrieved by any order or decision of the Commission may appeal to the Superior Court within 30 days of the issuance of the written notice of the decision to the parties. Such notice shall include notice of the right to appeal, the court to which an appeal may be taken, and the time in which an appeal must be filed. Unless otherwise directed by the Commission or the court, the filing of an appeal shall not stay any order issued by the Commission.
Section 18-7 of Mansfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 18 establishes a formal appeal pathway for anyone who disagrees with an order or decision issued by the Commission. A written notice of the decision must be sent to the parties and must include information about the right to appeal, the appropriate court, and the filing deadline. Importantly, filing an appeal does not automatically pause or suspend the Commission's order unless the Commission or the court specifically directs otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 18-7, landlords who receive a Commission decision are bound by that order even if they choose to appeal it, unless the Commission or a court grants a stay. Compliant operators typically track the 30-day window from receipt of the written notice and ensure that any required actions under the Commission's order continue during the pendency of an appeal. Keeping thorough records of all written notices received from the Commission is a standard practice for managing these timelines.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 18-7 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties the right to challenge a Commission order or decision by filing an appeal with the Superior Court within 30 days of receiving the written notice. The notice itself is required to spell out the right to appeal, which court to file in, and the applicable deadline. Tenants exploring this option may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Connecticut housing law to understand what the appeal process generally involves.
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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