Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-90
Creation of fair rent commission
Operative Text
(a) Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. §§ 7-148b through 7-148f, 47a-20 and 47a-23c, there is hereby created a Fair Rent Commission ("commission") for the purpose of controlling and eliminating excessive rental charges for housing accommodations within the town, and to carry out the purposes, duties, responsibilities and all provisions of the above described sections and any other sections of the statutes, as they may be amended from time to time, pertaining to fair rent commissions.
(b) Membership: The commission shall consist of seven (7) members, all of whom shall be electors of the Town of Bloomfield. Of the seven (7) regular members, at least one (1) shall be a landlord and one (1) shall be a tenant of an eligible dwelling unit. If, during the member's term, the status of a commissioner changes with respect to whether he or she is a tenant or a landlord or neither, he or she shall be disqualified from office and the position shall be deemed vacant. The members shall be appointed by the town council. A quorum shall consist of four (4) members. Members of the commission shall serve without compensation. The town chief building official and director of health shall serve as ex-officio members of said commission, without voting rights.
(c) Terms of office: Members of the commission shall be appointed for a term of one (1) year from appointment of the commission and annually elect their own chair and vice-chair. Vacancies on the commission shall be filled, within a reasonable time, in the manner of original appointment for the unexpired portion of the term. Any member of the commission may be reappointed in the manner of the original appointment.Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-90 establishes a Fair Rent Commission for the Town of Bloomfield, created to oversee and address excessive rental charges for housing accommodations in the town. The commission is composed of seven voting members — including at least one landlord and one tenant — appointed by the town council, with the town's chief building official and director of health serving as non-voting ex-officio members. Members serve one-year terms, elect their own leadership annually, and receive no compensation for their service.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-90, landlords operating rental housing in Bloomfield are subject to the oversight of the Fair Rent Commission, which has authority to address complaints about excessive rental charges. Operators who serve on the commission are required to maintain their status as a landlord throughout their term, as a change in that status triggers disqualification. Staying informed about the commission's activities and procedures is a common practice for property owners who want to understand how rent-related complaints in Bloomfield are handled.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-90 creates a Fair Rent Commission that tenants in Bloomfield may turn to when they believe they are being charged excessive rent for their housing accommodations. The commission is specifically structured to include at least one tenant member, reflecting an intent to incorporate tenant perspectives in its proceedings. Tenants who believe they have a rent-related concern may consider contacting the Fair Rent Commission directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options may be available under this provision.
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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