New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 504
Same—Conduct and termination of receivership (New Haven Housing Code)
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Following compliance with the procedures set forth in section 19-347b of the General Statutes, and upon appointment of a receiver by the court of common pleas pursuant to said section 19-347b, the receiver shall furnish a bond, with sufficient surety, in an amount to be determined by the court, and provide sufficient evidence to the court that he has obtained liability insurance in an amount to be set by the court, but at least in an amount, for a single injury, equal to one hundred (100) percent of the appraisal value of the property, disregarding encumbrances. Once the receiver has furnished the bond required by the court and provided sufficient evidence of insurance, the receiver with all reasonable speed shall remove the delinquent matters and deficiencies in the property constituting a serious fire hazard or a serious threat to life, health or safety, and during the term of the receivership shall repair and maintain the property in a safe and healthful condition and shall exercise all power and authority granted by the receiver by section 19-347c of the General Statutes, and upon completion shall apply to be discharged pursuant to section 19-347f of the General Statutes. The receiver, during the term of receivership, shall be liable for injuries to persons and property by reason of the condition of the property for which he is receiver in a case where an owner would have been liable, but the receiver shall be liable only to the extent that he is insured against such liability or to the extent that he would have been insured against such liability had he purchased and maintained the insurance required by this paragraph. The receiver shall not be liable for such injury in his personal capacity or out of the assets in his hands as receiver, except as provided above.
New Haven Code of Ordinances tit. V § 504 governs how a court-appointed receiver must operate and eventually conclude a receivership over a residential property that poses serious fire, health, or safety hazards. Once appointed, the receiver must post a bond and carry liability insurance—at minimum equal to the full appraised value of the property—before taking any corrective action. The receiver is then required to address dangerous conditions as quickly as reasonably possible, maintain the property in a safe and healthful state throughout the receivership, and formally apply for discharge when the work is complete. The receiver's personal liability for injuries is capped at the extent of required insurance coverage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners whose buildings are placed into receivership under tit. V § 504 should understand that a court-appointed receiver steps into a managerial role with broad statutory authority to remediate hazardous conditions and charge associated costs against the property. Compliant operators generally avoid receivership altogether by proactively addressing code violations before the city initiates court proceedings under the referenced General Statutes provisions. Owners should be aware that receivership can affect property encumbrances, appraisal-based insurance requirements, and the ultimate financial obligations tied to the property during and after the receivership term.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in properties subject to receivership under New Haven Code tit. V § 504 have an interest in knowing that the receiver is legally obligated to remediate serious fire, health, and safety hazards with all reasonable speed and to maintain the property in a safe and healthful condition for the duration of the receivership. If conditions are not being addressed, tenants may consider documenting the ongoing issues and contacting the New Haven city agency responsible for housing code enforcement to report continued deficiencies. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Connecticut housing law can help explain how the receivership process intersects with tenant protections and what options may be available when a receiver fails to meet the obligations set out in § 504.
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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