Bloomfield, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-97
Failure to comply with commission orders
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(a) Any person who violates any order of rent reduction or rent suspension by demanding, accepting or receiving an amount in excess thereof while such order remains in effect, and no appeal pursuant to C.G.S. § 7-148e is pending, or who violates any other provision of this chapter or C.G.S. § 47a-20 or C.G.S. § 21-80a or who refuses to obey any subpoena, order or decision of the Commission pursuant thereto shall be fined not less than twenty-five dollars ($25.00) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each offense. If such offense continues for more than five (5) days, it shall constitute a new offense for each day it continues to exist thereafter. (b) The commission, in its own name or through the municipality, may bring a civil action to any court of competent jurisdiction or take any other action in such a court to enforce any order of the commission made pursuant to this subchapter, or to enjoin a violation or threatened violation of any order of the commission.
Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-97 establishes penalties for anyone who fails to comply with rent reduction or suspension orders issued by the Bloomfield Rent Commission, or who violates related state statutes or ignores Commission subpoenas and decisions. Fines range from $25 to $100 per offense, and a violation that persists beyond five days resets as a new offense for each additional day. The Commission also has authority to pursue civil action in court to enforce its orders or to stop ongoing or threatened violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Bloomfield Code of Ordinances ch. 12, art. XI § 12-97, property owners who are subject to a Commission rent reduction or suspension order generally ensure they do not collect rent above the ordered amount while that order is in effect and no appeal is pending. Compliant operators also respond to Commission subpoenas and directives in a timely manner, since each day of a continuing violation beyond five days can be treated as a separate offense. Operators typically maintain clear records of any active Commission orders to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
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 § 12-97 gives tenants a basis to raise a violation if a landlord charges rent above an amount set by a Commission rent reduction or suspension order. Tenants who believe a landlord is collecting excess rent or otherwise defying a Commission order may consider filing a complaint with the Bloomfield Rent Commission, which has the authority to impose fines and pursue civil enforcement in court. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Bloomfield's rent regulations can help explain available options 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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