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East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. VII § 2-96

Establishment and purpose of fair rent commission

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Operative Text

East Haven, Conn., Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. VII § 2-96
Pursuant to and in accordance with § 7-148b et seq., and § 47a-23c of the Connecticut General Statutes ("C.G.S."), a fair rent commission (hereinafter, "commission") is hereby established.
The purpose of the commission is to regulate and eliminate excessive rental charges for residential properties within the Town of East Haven.
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Plain English

East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. VII § 2-96 formally establishes a Fair Rent Commission for the Town of East Haven, authorized under Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b et seq. and 47a-23c. The commission's stated purpose is to oversee residential rental charges and address situations where rents are deemed excessive. This provision creates the legal foundation for the commission's existence and jurisdiction over residential properties within East Haven.

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For Property Managers

Under East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. VII § 2-96, residential property owners and managers operating in East Haven are subject to oversight by the Fair Rent Commission. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with the commission's authority and the Connecticut General Statutes provisions that underpin it, particularly §§ 7-148b et seq. and 47a-23c. Understanding the commission's mandate to regulate and eliminate excessive rental charges helps operators set rents in a manner consistent with local requirements.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

East Haven Code of Ordinances ch. 2, art. VII § 2-96 establishes a Fair Rent Commission specifically to protect residential tenants from excessive rental charges within the Town of East Haven. Tenants who believe their rent may be excessive have a local body—the Fair Rent Commission—as a potential avenue for raising concerns, consistent with the authority granted under Connecticut General Statutes §§ 7-148b et seq. and 47a-23c. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid resources can help explain what options may be available through the commission.

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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Rules and statutes cited by this regulation

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47a-23c

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