Southington, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 33 (2026) § 33-8
Appeals (Southington Fair Rent Commission)
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Any person or party 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 33-8 of Southington's Code of Ordinances establishes a formal appeal pathway for anyone who disagrees with a Commission order or decision related to housing matters. An aggrieved party has 30 days from the date of the written decision notice to file an appeal with the Superior Court. 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 § 33-8, landlords who receive an adverse Commission decision should be aware that the written notice will include information about appeal rights, the appropriate court, and the filing deadline. A compliant operator generally tracks the 30-day window carefully, since missing it forfeits the right to challenge the decision in Superior Court. Critically, operators should understand that any Commission order remains in effect during a pending appeal unless a stay is separately granted by the Commission or the court.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 33-8 gives tenants and other aggrieved parties the right to appeal an unfavorable Commission decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of receiving written notice. The written notice itself is required to spell out the right to appeal, which court to file in, and the applicable deadline. Tenants navigating this process may benefit from consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider to understand how the continued enforcement of a Commission order during an appeal might affect their situation.
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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