New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 507
Enforcement of receiver's lien (New Haven Housing Code)
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After the court has appointed a receiver of the rents of any property under the provisions of this article and section 19-347b of the General Statutes and funds have been advanced to the receiver from the tenement house operating and to allow him to remedy or remove a nuisance as provided herein, the City of New Haven, in accordance with section 19-347b-a and 19-347c of said General Statutes to secure payment of such funds, shall have a lien against the property having priority with respect to all existing mortgages or liens.
Under New Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances tit. V § 507, once a court appoints a receiver to manage rents for a property and public funds are advanced to that receiver to address housing violations or nuisances, the City of New Haven automatically acquires a lien on the property. This lien takes priority over existing mortgages and other liens already recorded against the property. The provision ties into Connecticut General Statutes §§ 19-347b, 19-347b-a, and 19-347c, which govern the broader receivership framework.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners subject to a court-appointed receivership under tit. V § 507 should be aware that any city funds advanced to remedy nuisances or housing violations can result in a municipal lien that supersedes existing mortgage obligations. Operators who proactively maintain their properties in compliance with housing codes generally reduce the risk of receivership proceedings being initiated in the first place. Owners with questions about how a receiver's lien might interact with their existing financing arrangements typically consult legal counsel familiar with Connecticut municipal and property law.
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 proceedings under tit. V § 507 may find that this mechanism helps ensure repairs and nuisance removal are funded even when a landlord is unresponsive. The city's ability to secure a priority lien on the property can support the continuation of receivership-funded remediation efforts. Tenants seeking to understand how this process affects their housing situation can reach out to local tenant-rights organizations or the City of New Haven for information about active receivership cases.
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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