New Britain, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 13 § 13-55
Same—Hearing; filing of petition; notice
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(a) Any person aggrieved by any notice issued in connection with any alleged violation of any provision of this article, or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, shall be granted a hearing before the housing board of appeals, provided he shall file in the office of the housing board of appeals a written petition requesting the hearing and setting forth a brief statement of his complaint within ten (10) days after the notice has been served. (b) Upon receipt of the petition, the housing board of appeals shall meet within a reasonable time for the hearing of the appeal and shall advise the petitioner in writing of the time and place where the appeal will be heard. (c) Advance notice of the time, date and location of the hearing of the appeal shall be mailed by the enforcing officer issuing the violation notice to occupants of all dwelling units affected by the violation notice or any rule or regulation adopted pursuant to this article.
New Britain Code of Ordinances ch. 13, art. II, div. 2 § 13-55 establishes a formal appeal process for anyone who receives a housing violation notice under Article II. A person who disagrees with such a notice may request a hearing before the housing board of appeals by submitting a written petition within ten days of being served. Once the petition is received, the board must schedule a hearing within a reasonable time, notify the petitioner in writing of when and where it will occur, and ensure that all occupants of affected dwelling units receive advance mailed notice of the hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 13-55, property owners and managers who receive a housing violation notice should be aware that the ten-day window for filing a written petition with the housing board of appeals begins running from the date the notice is served. Compliant operators typically keep records of when notices are received and maintain current contact information for all dwelling unit occupants, since the enforcing officer is required to mail advance hearing notices to those occupants. Familiarity with the petition requirements outlined in § 13-55 helps operators respond promptly and participate effectively in the appeals process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 13-55 of the New Britain Code of Ordinances gives occupants of affected dwelling units the right to receive advance written notice of any appeal hearing related to a violation notice that affects their home. Tenants who themselves receive a violation notice and wish to contest it may file a written petition with the housing board of appeals within ten days of being served, setting out a brief statement of their complaint. Those seeking to understand their options under § 13-55 may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance on the appeals process.
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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